Science 9-Week 12

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SCIENCE 9-WEEK 12

LESSON 4.6 PROTECTION OF BIODIVERSITY FROM PREMATURE EXTINCTION

(Day 1)

NAME: _________________________________ RATING

GRADE: Grade 9- St. Clare of Assissi
DATE: Nov 22-29, 2021
GRADING: Second Grading
TEACHER: Juicy May L. Curib, LPT
OPENING PRAYER
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen Almighty and Loving Father, we offer to
you our class today. We pray that through your Divine Guidance, we would learn independently to the input of
our teacher. We may appreciate her efforts in imparting knowledge to me. We may participate actively in the self-
discussions and activities, so we could learn more while having fun Help us to learn new things, to explore the
world together and to play and be happy. Help us to have love for each other, to forgive our sins and to build
kindness every day. Grant us, as we interact with one another, we recognize the fact that all our learning activities
should be accomplished for your greater glory. Grant that we recognize YOU in each of our classmates and
teachers. We pray that you keep us safe from harm and illnesses most especially in this time of pandemic. And we
would be able to apply correctly what we have learned from school. All these we ask through Christ our Lord,
Amen. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen
I. Learning Objectives: Through short discussion and varied examples in this module, the learners will be able to:
a. relate human activities to the premature extinction of species;
b. identify the conservation efforts that foster the sustainable use of our biodiversity; and
c. discuss how to preserve and protect the ecosystem;

II. Discussion
Protection of Biodiversity from Premature Extinction
We are in the middle of an alarming biodiversity crisis: the rapid decrease in the number of
species on Earth. Our knowledge of biology helps us to slow down, even reverse, this process, and
conserve what remains for future generations. Conservation biology is a goal- oriented field of biology
whose aim is to counteract the biodiversity crisis. Conservation may focus our protecting the individual
endangered species ( species approach) or restore the environment where they live ( ecosystem
approach).
Protecting the Species
Captive breeding entails the mating of animals in zoos or wildlife reserves. When these captive
animals give birth, biologists care for their young and release them into the wild when they are strong or
old enough to survive in their natural habitat.
The endangered Species Act of the Philippines prohibits the trade of products made endangered
or threatened species. The establishment of gene banks, botanical gardens, and wildlife farms also help
protect our species. More than 100 gene banks in the world house about 3 million seed samples. Gene
banks are expensive to maintain because seeds must restored in the refrigerated or low- humidity
environments so that they are viable for planting in the future.
Preserving the Ecosystem
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designated
biosphere reserves around the world under the project Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme. Theses
natural sites are chosen for their outstanding universal value and are declared as protected areas under
the 1972 World Heritage Treaty. Biosphere reserves are also used for scientific experimentation on

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applying innovative strategies to better manage terrestrial, marine, coastal, and freshwater resources and
practicing sustainable development from local to international scales.
Palawan was declared a biosphere reserve in 1990. It includes the two World Heritage sites, the
Tubbataha Reef Marine Park and the Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park.
The term biodiversity hotspot was coined by British ecologist Norman Myers in 1988 to help
solve the dilemma of conservationists identifying areas to protect. These places exhibit a high degree of
endemism, where most of its species can only be found in those region. The Philippine is one of many
biodiversity hotspots.

( for more information and figures refer on your book on pages107 to 111)
III. Activity
Activity 1
Fill the missing words or phrase to complete the sentence.
1. We are in the middle of an alarming_______________________: the rapid decrease in the number of
species on Earth.
2. Biosphere reserves are also used for scientific experimentation on applying innovative strategies to
better manage______________, marine, coastal, and __________________and practicing sustainable
development from local to________________________.
3. Conservation may focus our protecting the individual ___________________( species approach) or
restore the _____________________________( ecosystem approach).
4. Captive breeding entails the _____________of animals in zoos or wildlife reserves.
5. The endangered ___________________________prohibits the trade of products made endangered or
threatened species.
6. _______________are expensive to maintain because seeds must restored in the refrigerated or low-
humidity environments so that they are viable for planting in the future.
7. More than 100 gene banks in the world house about ________________ samples.
8. ______________ was declared a biosphere reserve in 1990.
9. It includes the two World Heritage sites, the ______________________and the
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10. ____________________ is one of many biodiversity hotspots.

Activity 2
Describe the following World Heritage sites.
1. Tubbataha Reef Marine Park
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2. Puerto- Princesa Subterranean River National Park
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3. Zion National Park
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4. Caramoan National Park
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5. Mayon Volcano
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6. Olango Island Bird Sanctuary
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7. Taal Volcano Protected Landscapes
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8. Chocolate Hills Natural Monument
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9. Agusan Marsh
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10. Yellowstone National Park
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LESSON 4.6 PROTECTION OF BIODIVERSITY FROM PREMATURE EXTINCTION

(Day 2)

II. Activity
Activity3
Multiple Choice. Choose the letter that corresponds to the correct answer.
_______1. Species that are in danger of becoming extinct in the near future are knows as ________.
a. Endangered species b.exotic species c. Keystone species d. threatened species
_______2. The complete disappearance of the members of a species from Earth is called ____.
a. Conservation b. extinction c. Fragmentation d. preservation
_______3. The most effective way to preserve biodiversity is through____.
a. Captive breeding b. habitat destruction c. habitat fragmentation d. habitat
preservation
_______4. In a wamer world, we would expect more ______.
a. Loss of biodiversity b. growth of coral reefs c. moderate weather d. abundance in food
production
_______5. The Ice Age is an example of ______.
a. Background extinction b. commercial extinction c. mass extinction d. premature
extinction

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_______6. Which of the following bird species are affected by DDT and harmful effects of biomagnifications?
a. Maya b. owl c. parrot d. peregrine falcon
_______7. More organisms are being destroyed in which area of the world?
a. Desert b. grasslands c. rivers and lakes d. tropical rainforest
_______8. All of the following are causes of premature extinction except ____.
a. Habitat fragmentation b. human population growth c. overharvesting d. sustainable
development
_______9. The risk of extinction today is different from previous mass extinction because ______.
a. Biodiversity loss is slower
b. The ecosystem are more protected than before
c. The current crisis is caused by human activities
d. Natural calamities have reduced the number of species
_______10. CFCs are released into the atmosphere through the following activities except _____.
a. Burning logs b. leaking air conditioners c. heating up Styrofoam containers d. using spray cans
to clean
_______11. How many species have been named and classified by scientists?
a. 5 000- 400 000` b. 500 000- 1 million c. 1-2 million d. 10-50 million
_______12. What are biodiversity hotspots?
a. Protected areas on Earth
b. Places with very high temperature
c. Cold areas on Earth first affected by global warming
d. Areas with high species richness but lost seventy percent of its vegetation.
_______13. Which level of biodiversity involves habitats and communities?
a. Ecosystem diversity b. genetic diversity c. population diversity d. species diversity
_______14. Which group of organisms are more prone to extinction?
a. Those with specialized diet
b. Those with less commercial value
c. Those with high reproductive rate
d. Those with smaller size of offspring
_______15.the major human causes of extinction today are the following except_____.
a. Captive breeding b. habitat destruction c. high population demand d. overexploitation

Activity 4
Essay. What will be your opinion on the following situation.
1. If you will be in- charge of preventing the premature extinction of organisms, what would be the top
three priorities in your program?
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2. Suppose that your best friend wanted to buy a chameleon as an exotic pet. What suggestions will you
tell to your friend before he buys? Is it buying an exotic pet a good idea? Why or Why not?
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3. What are the two approaches in protecting our biodiversity? Explain.
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IV. Reflection

References: Pavico, Josefina, Ma.et al.,Science 9 :Exploring Life Through Science ,Phoenix Publishing
House Quezon City, Philippines,2017. (Science 89pp.30-33)Am. J. Phys. 77(3), 270 (2009)

Closing Prayer
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen .Heavenly Father, You hold each of us in
your loving hands. Come fill our hearts, minds and bodies afresh with hope. Help us to cast our worries upon you,
so that we can embrace our learning today. Bless us as we study and grow together. Come and anoint those who
teach and tutor us to be bringers of insight and knowledge. Lord, watch over us all, keep us safe within your
Almighty hand. Amen. In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen
Message of Mother Rivier:

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