Time to complete: 90 minutes (approx.)
Age: Suitable for all ages
Exploring Ecology & Biodiversity
Pre-recorded Workshop
Funded by WorldWise Global Schools
More information below.
About this Workshop
From forest floors to coral reefs, we dive deep into the Web of Life, exploring how everything in nature is connected. We examine the threats to biodiversity, and the actions we can take as individuals and in our communities to protect biodiversity. This is a pre-recorded workshop – watch the video and do the activities using the materials provided!
Why do this workshop?
Ever wonder what happens when you remove an apex predator from an ecosystem? And what does “biodiversity” even mean? If you are interested in understanding biodiversity, how ecosystems work, and how we can protect species from threats like climate change and pollution, then this course is for you!
By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:
- Define the terms ecology and biodiversity.
- Understand the importance of biodiversity and how everything is connected.
- Identify good vs. bad biodiverse environments.
- Describe what happens when you remove an Apex Predator from the ecosystem.
- Examine the threats to biodiversity.
- Create solutions to the biodiversity crisis – how we can help as individuals and on a larger scale.
WorldWise Global Schools
ECO-UNESCO is delighted to offer this workshop to secondary schools, fully funded by WorldWise Global Schools (WWGS). WWGS aims to support schools to integrate Global Citizenship Education into all aspects of teaching and learning, to educate for an equal world. Find out more on their website.
N.B. Fully funded workshops are subject to available funding. If you would like to avail of this funded workshop, please fill out the form expressing your interest, and we will be in touch.
Pre-Workshop Information
The session will run for approximately 90 minutes and this includes time for you and your participants to complete activities and topic discussions. We have provided guideline times for activities, however please feel free to spend whatever time you feel is appropriate to ensure your participants gain the most from the activities. Instructions and printable materials for the activities are provided in the first lesson of this course; you are invited to view these before you intend to start the workshop. You’ll also receive helpful follow-on resources for post-workshop environmental action!
Please feel free to email bookings@ecounesco.ie if you have any questions.
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