ARKive Age 14 to 16

ARKive works with the world's best filmmakers, photographers, conservationists and scientists to create a multimedia guide to the world's endangered species. The educational resources produced by ARKive help students to understand concepts of evolution and biodiversity and contain rich images of a wide variety of species.

The materials in this collection look at:

• Using the example of Darwin's Finches, how the birds' beaks show adaptation to take advantage of the available food within their habitat. Over time, such variation and adaptation can lead to the evolution of new species.
• An activity in which students design a conservation programme to learn about the importance of biodiversity and the economic benefits and services ecosystems provide.

The resources include teacher guidance, student activity sheets and other support materials.

Please note that the ARKive.org website is no longer available. However, in March 2024, to continue the legacy of ARKive, Wildscreen launched Wildscreen ARK, an online nature education hub for young people, built to inspire curiosity about the natural world and empower them to protect it.