R4R Classroom Resources for Biodiversity Day

R4R resources for Biodiversity Day: May 22nd, 2012

Greetings!

May 22^nd is recognized around the world as the International Day for Biodiversity. In 1993 the United Nations proclaimed this annual celebration to raise awareness of the importance of biodiversity and to encourage the protection of all species. The theme for this year's event is Marine Biodiversity.

The International Day for Biological Diversity provides an excellent opportunity for students and teachers to explore biodiversity issues within their own communities.

Resources 4 Rethinking (r4r.ca) encourages students and teachers to participate in Biodiversity Day on May 22nd, 2012. Check out the curriculum-linked Biodiversity day resources that will connect you to some excellent resources to support these efforts.

Some of the Top R4R Picks for Biodiversity Day are:

Biodiversity, Food and Farming for a Healthy Planet
Elementary
Debris Dilemma
Elementary, Middle
The Big Picture on Biodiversity and Climate Change
Secondary

Cheers,
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