The main objective of this exercise is for students to understand why biodiversity is important. Students will conduct some bibliographic research to assess the value of a particular species and will then share these findings in class by giving a 5-minute presentation.
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Selecting Areas for Conservation: An Oral Communication Exercise
Sharpen Your Oral Communication Skills!
Why is Biodiversity Important?
Theme: Communicating and Teaching Science
Language: English
Region: Global
Keywords: biodiversity, communication, values
Components: 2
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Author: E. Sterling, R. Burks, J. Linder, T. Langen, D. Fernandez, D. Ruby, N. Bynum
Author: E. Sterling, R. Burks, J. Linder, T. Langen, D. Fernandez, D. Ruby, N. Bynum