Valuing Nature
This exercise introduces different value systems and ecosystem services.
Introduction
What is valuable to you? This exercise introduces different value systems and ecosystem services. Work alone or in small groups.
Activity
Draw stars to grade the items below (5 stars for very valuable, 1 star for not at all valuable).
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Valuable to you? |
Valuable to nature? |
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Ants |
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Owl |
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Hoopoe |
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Steppe grass and herbs |
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Fish |
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Dragonfly |
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Cow |
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Frog |
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Vegetables |
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Saiga |
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Horse |
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Your mother (or other person who cares for you) |
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Yourself |
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Your best friend |
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Discussion and Follow-Up
Discuss your grading's with the class.
- Which items are most valuable and why?
- Is everything equally valuable to nature?
- Should we value some items more than we do at the moment?
Teacher's Note
After completing the exercise discuss the ecosystem services provided by each item.