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Whether you're planning a teaching unit on biodiversity, want ideas for ways to get involved with your family at home, or simply need more information, here are some useful resources.
Biodiversity 911 Video Education Kit
Taken from the theater in the Biodiversity 911 traveling exhibit, this kit includes a 12-minute video that provides audiences of all ages with an introduction to the importance of biodiversity, threats to it, and the ways people can help. The accompanying Educator’s Guide provides introductory information about the topics addressed in the video, as well as ideas developing more in-depth investigations of biodiversity.
Be, Live, Buy Different—Make a Difference
Find out more about the connections between what we buy and the environment by exploring www.ibuydifferent.org, which features life cycles, quizzes, a personal Action Center, and free mp3 downloads.
Windows
on the Wild
Visit WWF's educational resource center,
with background information on biodiversity, resources, online activities,
and other education links.
Pennies
for the Planet
Find out how to link action with education
by checking out WWF's "Pennies for the Planet" campaign,
where you can explore three spectacularly diverse regions of the
world.
Wild
World
Discover the amazing variety of life that can
be found in ecoregions around the world by exploring this site,
developed by WWF and National Geographic.
Biodiversity
Education Network
See what other organizations are doing to help
educate people about biodiversity. If you have materials or
programs to share, sign up on the BEN Resource Database.
DIVERSITAS
Find out about the International Biodiversity
Observation Year (2001-2002) and explore interviews, hands-on activities,
biodiversity information, and teacher resources.
American
Museum of Natural History
Explore the vast collection and educational
resources of one of the finest natural history museums in the world,
including the Hall of Biodiversity.
U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service
Learn about efforts to conserve endangered
wildlife and habitats—and don’t miss the fun activities,
resources, and conservation tips on the Kid’s Page.
National
Park Service
Explore ParkSmart’s range of education
and interpretation resources available for both educators and learners,
including games, curriculum guides, and other tools.
Conservation
International
Check out Investigate Biodiversity, an online
educational tool for students and educators that offers a chance
to learn about the work and lives of conservation scientists.
The
Biodiversity Project
Take advantage of news, tips, resources, and
other information that are designed to help develop and implement effective
outreach campaigns on biodiversity and related issues.
North
Carolina Zoo
Visit the Edzoocation page and learn about biodiversity
through games and activities, including wildlife tracking programs complete
with lesson plans and educational materials.
Chicago
Wilderness
Access tools for teaching about biodiversity
and see how a coalition of local organizations is making a difference
in biodiversity conservation.
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