01 - KS4 & Post-16: How rich is your habitat?

So, how rich is your habitat? There are many methods by which to measure biodiversity (kick sampling, for example), but how best to do this in a classroom?

The purpose of this practical is to use a simple and convenient model of the real environment in order to understand the principles of random sampling and how to estimate biodiversity. You will use different coloured sugar balls to represent different species. A unique (and tasty) way to put Simpson's Diversity Index to the test!

Student Worksheet
KS4 & Post-16 practical 01: How rich is your habitat? (student version)

Teacher Worksheet
KS4 & Post-16 practical 01: How rich is your habitat? (teacher version)