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Description
In this experiential learning activity, students explore their schoolyard to document its biodiversity and create a wildlife inventory. With the support of an award-winning software platform from Project Noah, students incorporate technology and inquiry skills to identify species, upload photographs and share their findings and conclusions with other Bioblitz participants from schools around the world. In addition to learning about the various species inhabiting their community, students will develop an understanding of the connection between biodiversity and the health of the environment in which they live.
The Project Noah website supporting this activity provides-
- a searchable database of photographs and information for over 800,000 species
- direct links to Bioblitz experts who will answer questions and assist with species
- software to create and publish findings
- a platform for students to contribute to Bioblitz’s effort to document global biodiversity
For an introduction to conducting a bioblitz, teachers can view this short video.
General Assessment
Recommendation of how and where to use it
The Bioblitz project will effectively support those units in science that address the importance of biodiversity. It is also an excellent opportunity for students to use technology in an authentic science inquiry.
Relevant Curriculum Units
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- Alberta
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- Grade 7
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- Science
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- Interactions and Ecosystems
- Grade 9
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- Science
- Step 4Relevant matches
- Biological Diversity
- Knowledge and Employability Science: Biological Diversity (Social and Environmental Contexts Emphasis)
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- Newfoundland & Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Step 2Select a grade level
- Grade 7
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- Science
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- Interactions and Ecosystems
- Grade 9
- Step 3Select a subject
- Science
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- Biological Diversity
- Science 9: The biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere are interconnected, as matter cycles and energy flows through them.
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Step 2Select a grade level
- Grade 7
- Step 3Select a subject
- Science & Technology
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- Life Systems: Interactions in the Environment
- Grade 9
- Step 3Select a subject
- Science
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- :Biology: Sustainable Ecosystems
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Step 2Select a grade level
- Grade 7
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- Science & Technology
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- The Living World
- Grade 8
- Step 3Select a subject
- Science & Technology
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- The Living World
- Grade 10
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- Science & Technology
- Step 4Relevant matches
- Applied Science & Technology:The Living World
- Science & Technology:The Living World
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon Territory
Themes Addressed
Ecosystems (2)
- Appreciating the Natural World
- Biodiversity
