Table 1 Topics related to biodiversity in the Science syllabus for Form 2 2.1 Analysing the interdependence among living organisms 2.2 Evaluating the interaction between living organisms 2.3 Synthesizing food web 2.4 Analysing photosynthesis 2.5 Evaluating the importance of conservation and preservation of living organisms 2.6 Evaluating the role of man in maintaining the balance in nature A student is able to state what species, population and community are; state what habitat and ecosystem are; identify various habitats in one ecosystem; explain through examples the interdependence among living organisms and the environment to create a balanced ecosystem. A student is able to list the types of interactions between living organisms; explain with examples the interactions between living organisms; justify the importance of interaction between living organisms and the environment; explain through examples the advantages and disadvantages of biological control in regulating the number of pest in certain areas. A student is able to explain what producers, consumers and decomposers are; combine a few food chains to construct a food web; identify the producer, consumer and decomposer in a food web; construct a pyramid number from a food chain; relate the food web and the pyramid number to energy flow; predict the consequences if a certain component of living organisms in the ecosystem is missing A student is able to state what photosynthesis is; state the factors required for photosynthesis; state the products of photosynthesis; control the variables that are required for photosynthesis; explain the role of photosynthesis in maintaining a balanced ecosystem. A student is able to explain what conservation and preservation are; explain the steps taken to preserve and conserve living organisms; justify the importance of conservation and preservation of living organisms; support activities organised by various parties to preserve and conserve the living organisms. A student is able to explain the effects of human activities on the balance in nature; describe how man solves problems related to environment; justify that human need a stable, productive and balanced ecosystem. Source: Ministry of Education Malaysia, (2002b) 182 Proceedings of the International Conference on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Policy and Practice 27-29 June 2016, Cha-am, Phetchaburi, Thailand
Proceedings of International Conference on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services for the Sustainable Development Goals : Policy and Practice 27-29 June 2016 at the Sirindhorn International Environmental Park, Cha-am, Phetchaburi, Thailand
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