Living Planet Report 2020: Youth Edition Education Pack

  1. Teaching Resources

The Living Planet Report is a comprehensive study of trends in global biodiversity and the health of the planet produced by WWF every two years.

The Living Planet Report is a comprehensive study of trends in global biodiversity and the health of the planet produced by WWF every two years. This health-check for the planet shows how the natural world is doing, what threats it faces, and what this means for humans.

Through multiple indicators including the Living Planet Index, our latest Living Planet Report tells us the population sizes of mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, and reptiles have seen an alarming average drop of 68% since 1970.

We have created a special version of the report for young people. The 12-page youth edition of the report explains the Living Planet Index and highlights the key findings and recommendations through graphics and case studies. Use the Living Planet Report Youth Edition as a scientific resource with your 6th-12th grade students and/or in conjunction with the activities.
 

Background information

  • LPR 2020: Youth Edition

    LPR 2020: Youth Edition

  • Informe Planeta Vivo 2020: Edición Juvenil

    Informe Planeta Vivo 2020: Edición Juvenil

Learning Activites

  • Reading

    Discussion Questions

    Use these questions in accompaniment with the Living Planet Report Youth Edition 2020 to help shape supplementary discussions and activities within your learning environment.

  • Freshwater Dam Debate

    Debate the pros and cons of freshwater dams from the perspectives of various town stakeholders.

  • STEM

    Measuring Biodiversity: Tech Tactics

    Evaluate data collection methods used by wildlife scientists to design a biodiversity study.

  • Science

    Climate Change and Biodiversity

    Perform vulnerability assessments on species to determine how well they can adapt to the impacts of climate change.

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