Australia's threatened species
Activities
1. Which endangered species should be studied?
2. Extinctions in Australia's arid zone
3. Putting a value on a species
4. The importance of Australia in terms of global biodiversity
Other activities
Biotechnology Australia
Ideas to promote class discussion.
- Why bother saving the bilby
- Should we clone extinct species?
- Deciding on support for conservation programs – students look at economic, scientific and ethical issues to be considered before deciding which species is the most important to conserve.
CSIRO Backyard Biodiversity
Provides a variety of articles, fact sheets and activities to do at home and in the classroom.
Australian Government Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
Conserving Australia's biological diversity – this activity examines Australia's biological diversity, the benefits of conservation, threats to biological diversity, planning and management and what individuals can do to preserve biodiversity.
Science NetLinks (American Association for the Advancement of Science)
Why are species endangered? – introduces and explores the various issues and problems faced by endangered species globally.
Introducing Biodiversity - aids students to experience and beocme acquainted with the variety of life around them.
Page updated December 2006.