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General Objective of the Module

The main aim of this module is to provide knowledge not only about biodiversity and ecosystems, but
also about making evident the connection between these natural resources and our daily life’s.
Although environmental education has taken an important role in creating environmental awareness
in the last decades, and more recently there is a rise of media attention on green activism, there is still
a lack of objective perception on how our life styles affect natural environment and biodiversity.

Learning Goals

1) Recognize the different forms of life on Earth and its diversity
a. Recognize the existence of diversity among living beings of different groups.
b. Categorize living beings according to observable similarities and differences.
2) Understand how natural environment components interact (biotic and abiotic factors) -
ecosystem and ecosystems services.
a. Recognize the importance of the Sun for the existence of life on Earth.
b. Characterize some of the existing biodiversity at a local, regional and national level,
presenting examples of relationships between flora and fauna in different habitats.
c. Understand that living beings depend on each other, namely through food
relationships, and the physical environment.
3) Understand the dependence and impacts of global economy on natural environment
a. Locate, on the planisphere or on the globe, the main physical forms of the Earth's
surface (continents, oceans, mountain ranges, rivers, forests, deserts).
b. Describe different types of land use in your region (agricultural, forestry, industrial or
tourist areas), comparing with those in other regions.
c. List threats to the biodiversity of living beings such as: pollution, invasive species, over-
exploitation, fragmentation and destruction of habitats
d. Identify endangered or even extinct plants and animals, investigating the reasons that
led to this situation.
4) Comprehend the importance and how to contribute towards biodiversity conservation
a. Need to develop responsible attitudes towards Nature.
b. Formulate critical opinions about human actions that affect biodiversity and the
importance of its preservation.
c. Valuing protected areas and their role in protecting wildlife.

LINK TO EU GREEN DEAL

“A core part of the European Green Deal (…), it will also support a green recovery following the Covid-
19 pandemic.”

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This communication reflects the
views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the

information contained therein.