BIODIVERSITY

Prepared by: RESA NIÑA A. JACOB

OBJECTIVES:
The Grade 10 learners are expected to:
KNOWLEDGE define biodiversity;
SKILLS classify value of species into direct economic
value, indirect economic value and aesthetic
value;
ATTITUDE cite ways to protect and conserve
biodiversity;
VALUES observe teamwork in group activity; and
appreciate the importance of biodiversity.
INTRODUCTION/MOTIVATION:
A to Z Chart
(A Brainstorming Activity) 3 minutes

The members of the group will come up with a

variety of (English) words of organisms (plants
and animals) found in the Philippines in an
alphabetical format by writing words according
to the first letter. The activity is good for 3
minutes only. Before the third minute ends, the
group should be able to post their output on the
board.
 WHAT IS BIODIVERSITY?
•Describes how varied are life
forms in different
ecosystems.
 THE PHILIPPINES’ BIODIVERSITY

“ The country has more than 52,177

described species of which more than
half is found nowhere else in the world.”

Department of Environment and Natural Resources

2014 Website
1. MONKEY-EATING EAGLE

FLYING LEMUR
2.
PHILIPPINE
CROCODILE
3.

4. TRIDACNA GIGAS 5. PISIDIUM 6. SPOTTED DEER

VIDEO ON BIODIVERSITY

Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErATB1aMiSU.

How is biodiversity important?
Why are these organisms
important to people?
CATEGORIES OF THE VALUE OF
SPECIES
1.DIRECT ECONOMIC VALUE
2.INDIRECT ECONOMIC VALUE
3.AESTHETIC VALUE
1. DIRECT ECONOMIC VALUE
• The species’ products are sources of food, medicine, clothing, shelter and energy.
• Examples:
Rosy Periwinkle is used Timber is used for building Chicken for their
in chemotherapy. houses. meat and eggs.
2. INDIRECT ECONOMIC VALUE
• The species produced benefits without consuming or using them.
• Examples:
Trees prevent floods. Plants give off oxygen.
3. AESTHETIC VALUE
• The species provides visual or artistic enjoyment.
• Examples:
Prayer Mountain for Meditation Natural Park for Relaxation
But what did man do?
HOW CAN YOU LEND A HAND?
MANILA BAY
FAROE ISLANDS
ILLEGAL LOGGING
STRAW IN THE TURTLE’S NOSTRIL
TAGBILARAN DAMPAS DUMPSITE
OIL SPILL
EVALUATION
Each group will be given three pictures.
Classify each picture according to the
categories of the value of species.
Explain.
WORDS TO PONDER