Exploration questions: harnessing science and education for biodiversity conservation

Grab your notebook or computer and write out your answer to each of the following questions. Then compare your answer to the suggested answer found in the “Answers to the exploration questions” document. Have fun! Hint: the information needed to answer these questions can be found in the videos and articles.

1.     In your own words, explain how education is the essential counterpart of scientific research and how they can increase our ability to protect biodiversity on Earth.

2.     After watching the videos in this tutorial, your friend is confused about the various techniques that are used to help protect endangered species. In you own words, describe three approaches that are used to protect endangered species, and give examples of each.