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Science
Quarter 3 – Module 7.1:
Biodiversity And Stability
Science – Grade 10
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Quarter 3 – Module 7.1: Biodiversity and Stability
First Edition, 2020

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Science
Quarter 3 – Module 7.1:
Biodiversity And Stability
Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners, can
continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions,
exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.
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the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check your learning.
Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We trust that you will be honest
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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
the nature of Biology. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different
learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students.
The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in
which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

Explain how species diversity increases the probability of adaptation and survival of
organisms in changing environments. (S10LTIIIh-41)

a. define biodiversity and stability;

b. identify low and high biodiversity;
c. differentiate the values of species; and
d. appreciate the importance of biodiversity

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 What I Know

Directions. Copy the table below in your notebook/on a separate sheet of paper. Then, put a
check mark as where the given organism belongs.

Organism Endangered Extinct Diverse

Dinosaurs
Mango Trees
Eagles
Frogs
Turtles

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Lesson

1 Biodiversity and Stability

Biodiversity is used describes how diverse organisms in an area. It is a measure how

many different species live in an area. An ecosystem with high biodiversity has many
different species of organisms. An ecosystem with low biodiversity does not have many
different species of organisms.

What’s In

Activity 1.
Directions. Classify the following into low or high biodiversity. Write your answers in your
notebook/on a separate sheet of paper.
___________1. Rainforest

___________2. Rice Field

___________3. Cattle Farm

___________4. Corn Field

___________5. Ocean

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that will help you in
guiding the learners.

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 What’s New

Activity 2.
Directions. Study the following food chains below, then answer the follow up questions.
Write your answers in your notebook/on a separate sheet of paper.

Food Chain #1 Food Chain #2

Rabbit eats grass. Foxes eat rabbit.
A drought happens and kills all the grass.
a. What happens to the foxes?
b. What many organism left?
c. What type of biodiversity?
Rabbit eats grass and lettuce. Foxes eat
rabbit and chicken. A drought happens
and kills all the grass.
a. What happens to the foxes?
b. What type of biodiversity?
c. How many organism/s were left?

What is It

Biodiversity describes how various are organisms’ existence in different ecosystems.

Organism can be economically and ecologically valuable. These organisms are also essential
in keeping the ecosystem stable as they perform their specific roles.

Biodiversity is vital as it sustains through flow of energy the food web on this planet
and contributes to environmental stability. Stability of an ecosystem can be described as the
resilience to resist changes that will occur in the environment. There are many changes that
occur in the environment, and these changes may severely reduce biodiversity and will result
in instability of the ecosystem.

The value of species can be divided into various categories:

1. DIRECT ECONOMIC VALUE

Species are sources of the basic needs of human such as, food, clothing, shelter,
medicine and energy. For example, rice plant is the primary food of Filipino. Cotton is use to
make clothes. Malunggay rich in vitamins; it is used to make medicines.

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2. INDIRECT ECONOMIC VALUE

Species if there are benefits produced by the organism without using them. For example, tree
planting to prevent landslide and soil erosion and absorbs carbon dioxide in the air.

3. AESTHETIC VALUE

Lot of species provides visual or artistic enjoyment, like forested landscape and the calming
beauty of a natural park; or they may be used for spiritual meditation like the Prayer
Mountains.

What’s More

Activity 3. Identify My Worth

Directions. Classify the value of the given organism by putting a check ( ) mark on the
space provided. Write your answers in your notebook/on a separate sheet of paper.

Table 1. Organisms and their value

Organism Value Direct economic Indirect Aesthetic value
value economic value
1. Trees
2. Earthworms
3. Cockroaches
4. Fungi
5. Janitor Fish

What I Have Learned

1. Biodiversity shows how diverse organisms in a specific environment.

2. High biodiversity ecosystem has high survival rate of species, while low biodiversity
has low survival rate of species and sometimes leads off to extinction.
3. The changes in the environment sometimes affect the needs of the people. Species
have values, these values depends on how humans used it.
4. The changes in the ecosystems affect its stability.

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 What I Can Do

Activity 4. My MINNIE ECOSYSTEM

Human activities threaten the stability of the ecosystem. Can you lessen the threat of
instability by creating a Minnie ecosystem in your surroundings?
Objective:
Appreciate the importance of biodiversity through creating Minnie ecosystem
(garden)

Materials
vacant area in your surroundings
soil (planting)
seedlings or plants (5 to 10 variety of plants)
any recyclable materials for the design

Procedures:
1. Cultivate the vacant area in your surroundings. (25 square meter)
2. Dig holes and place the plants.
3. Water it regularly.
3. Lastly, take a selfie picture with you and your Minnie ecosystem and send it to your
teacher via FB Messenger.

Rubrics for Scoring

Criteria 5 3 2
Diversity of There are at least There are at least There are at least 2
plants 5 types of plants 3 types of plants plants in the garden.
in the garden. in the garden.
Design All the materials There are 2-3 The is no recyclable
used were materials that are materials used
recyclable not recyclable

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 Assessment

Multiple Choice
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answers in your
notebook/on a separate sheet of paper.

1. A person breeds guinea pigs in a cage. After a few generations, the breeder
observes that the guinea pigs are more aggressive towards each other, the
young are less healthy and more young guinea pigs die. What do you think will
happen to the population of the guinea pigs?
a. The population will decrease
b. The population will increase
c. The population is not be affected
d. The population will remain the same

2. Which of the following is the BEST way to conserve Rainforest?

a. Advertise it as a camping site
b. Get only minor forest products
c. Cut trees into logs and make timber
d. All of the above

3. Which of the following is the BEST way to conserve hilly land?

a. Build a community where houses are built among trees
b. Convert it into industrial area
c. Turn it into a jogging place
d. All of the above

4. Which of the following causes a decreasing wildlife population in most of the

places in our country?
a. Loss of habitat
b. Loss of limiting factor
c. Loss of carrying capacity
d. Loss of natural disturbances

5. What can an individual do to help the environment?

a. Be mindful
b. Use a refillable water bottle
c. Notice how he/she uses water
d. Stop eating (or at least reduce it)

6. What is the best way to reduce environmental impact at your work and save
money?
a. Use recycled
b. Watch your water usage
c. Look for power saving alternatives like LED
d. All of the above

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7. What is the BEST definition of the term biodiversity
a. The animals that live in an area.
b. Species that have become extinct.
c. Species that looks different from one another.
d. The number and variety of species that live in an area.

8. Biodiversity can affect the sustainability of ecosystems and the _____________ of

populations.
a. sustainability
b. existence
c. stability
d. life

9. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of biodiversity?

a. agriculture
b. medicine
c. ecotourism
d. deforestation

10. Nueva Ecija is known for its wide variety of rice grains that makes it more attractive
to tourists. Which of the following classifications of value of biodiversity is described?
a. Indirect economic value
b. Direct economic value
c. Ethical / Cultural
d. Both b and c

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 Additional Activities

Poster Making

Situation: If you were given a chance to recreate the ecosystem in 10 years, how would it be?
Create a poster that shows your recreated ecosystem, use short bond paper.

Rubrics for Scoring

Category 5 pts 4 pts 3pts 1pt Score

Sketch The sketch is neat, The sketch is The sketch is The sketch is
and necessary legible. The somewhat okay not legible or
markings are found concept is clear but is not exactly clear at all.
on the paper. It and legible but neat and legible.
shows a clear and can be neater.
legible concept.
Understanding The learner The learner has a The learner has a The learner
the topic understood the sufficient sufficient has not
lesson and is able to comprehension of understanding of understood
apply it to the the lesson and the lesson but is most of the
activity. can apply it to not applied in the lesson &
the activity. activity. cannot apply it
to the activity.
Total: (10 pts)

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What’s It What's New Assessment
1. HIGH 1. a. Foxes will die. 1. d
2. LOW b. None 2. d
3. LOW c. Low 3. a
4. LOW 4. a
5. HIGH 2. a. Foxes will survive. 5. b
b. High 6. d
c. 4 7. d
8. c
9. d
10. d
Direct economic Indirect economic
Organism Value Aesthetic value
value value
1. Trees Answer may vary   
2. Earthworms Answer may vary 
3. Cockroaches Answer may vary 
4. Fungi Answer may vary 
5. Janitor Fish Answer may vary  
Answer Key
References
Acosta, Herma D. et. al (2015). Science Learner’S Manual. 1st edition. Rex
Bookstore, Inc., 5th Floor Mabini Building Deped Complex Meralco Avenue,
Pasig City.

https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/590aaf643a333c1000e4f8fb/ecosystems-and-
biodiversity
https://www.helpteaching.com/questions/Conservation_and_Biodiversity/Grade_10

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