Product Success Criteria:

This extended period of study should refer for content to the National Curriculum for Science at KS3

It should demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of biodiversity and cover for example:

1. What it is

2. How biodiversity is affected by deforestation

3. What the global implications for biodiversity are if deforestation continues

4. The decline in insects and its impact on the pollination process

5. Photosynthesis and the atmospheric balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide

The study should contain in its conclusion at least one suggestion for immediate action

Organisation:

This is very flexible. Teachers might consider the following:

• Individual research and work as an integral part of the KS3 Science curriculum

• Small group-based projects

• A whole class project with tasks divided into smaller chunks

• A whole year group project

Development:

• Submit pieces of study work considered to be outstanding to The Prince’s Rainforest Project

• Showcase the work in an exhibition open to invited guests

For interesting ways to develop the theme in this lesson please visit the following organisations: 

	Global Action Plan - http://www.appetiteforaction.org.uk/ Appetite for Action helps primary school pupils connect the food they eat with the environment. GAP offers free downloadable resources that deal with sustainability in terms of waste and energy, through the topic of food and isues such as food miles and seasonality.
	Groundwork - http://www.groundwork.org.uk/introduction.asp Groundwork works with children in and out of school to illustrate how our individual actions can make a difference to both our immediate surroundings and the global environment.
	The Wildlife Trusts - http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/ There are 47 local Wildlife Trusts across the whole of the UK, the Isle of Man & Alderney. We are working for an environment rich in wildlife for everyone.

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