Description

Explore a rollercoaster around the most charismatic extinct species, investigate the causes and what we can do to stop the biodiversity crisis.

Objectives

• Students learn about species extinction and loss of biodiversity
• Students develop an understanding of past and current causes of extinction
• Students understand we are experiencing an increased extinction rate and ‘a biodiversity crisis’

Curriculum Connections Summary

• Ontario - Science
• Quebec - Science
• New Brunswick - Science
• Nova Scotia - Science
• Alberta - Science
• British Columbia - ADST and Science
• Manitoba - Science
• Prince Edward Island - Science
• Saskatchewan - Science
• Newfoundland & Labrador - Science
• Yukon Territories - Follows B.C.'s Curriculum
• Northwest Territories - Follows Alberta's Curriculum
• Nunavut - Follows Alberta's Curriculum