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Biodiversity card gameHave fun with a friend and discover some interesting facts about other countries. What to do:Cut out the cards.If possible laminate or cover in clear plastic.How to play:Both players must read the cards and chat about the various national symbols and the variety of biodiversity found in each country. Here are some guidelines for the discussion:How many countries share the same national symbols? Either in the form of its animal, plant, tree or flower. Examine the coat of arms of each country – how are their symbols represented in it? Look at the map of the world, how do the country’s national symbols relate to where in the world they are?Divide the cards among the two players.One player holds up the card, showing only the flag. They then ask questions about that country, for example, what is the national flower, what does it look like? What is the national animal? What symbols are on the coat of arms, and how do these link to the other symbols?This game tests children’s attention to detail and short term memory skills.As an extension, children can select one country and do further research on it. What is Biodiversity?Biodiversity is the variety of all living species on Earth and their relationships to each other. It includes:the diversity of genes within all living organisms.the diversity of species. For example, morel, corn, rainbow trout, praying mantis and humans are all different species.the diversity of ecosystems (coral reefs, prairies, forests, wetlands, etc.).We rely on biodiversity for many things, including food, medicine and clothing. Some of the ways biodiversity is lost are through:Habitat destructionForeign species being introduced to a new habitatPollutionPopulation growth Over-use As a result of human activities, ecosystem, species and genetic diversity is being destroyed faster than nature can create it. This damage threatens all of us. By working together, we can find ways to live without negatively affecting biodiversity. Without a change in our actions half of the world's species may be lost by 2100.What can you do to protect biodiversity?Learn more about biodiversity – find out the names of the trees, birds, native plants and insects that share your neighbourhood. Experience it – go out and experience the wonders of life's diversity. Visit a local park or take a hike through a conservation area. Do something – get involved! Make changes to your lifestyle which reduces your impact on the planet. National symbolsEach country has a set of national symbols that represent the country and provides it with a individual identity. Below are the symbols of some of the countries attending the Fifa World Cup. Learn more about them all. South AfricaNational symbols15707349136National coat of arms5524592075Animal: springbok12192048895Bird: blue crane-698555880Fish: galjoen 9588555880Tree: real yellowwood 12446055880Flower: king proteaArgentina 157073117690National symbols National coat of arms18224559690The Argentine Cockade (a knot of ribbons, or circular/oval-shaped symbol) 18266413251123368059690Bird: Andean Condor15707331870Bird: Hornero(brown bird with short tail and long bill)The Sun of May, a representation of the Inca sun god Inti. It has 16 straight and 16 waved sunbeams.63534290Flower: Red flower from the Cockspur Coral Tree or Ceibo tree AustraliaNational symbols 190505751National coat of arms1876292016Animal: red kangaroo1847592015Bird: emu 182952115738Gemstone: Opal 18762115737Tree: Golden Wattle2063755524500Colours: green and gold BrazilNational symbols 18295267598National coat of arms6228567598Animal: Jaguar 47561567310Bird: Rufous-bellied Thrush24257023495Tree: Ipês, Pau Brasil73475525618The Efígie da República (Effigy of the Republic) is an image of a young woman wearing a crown of bay leaves. ChileNational symbols -8509092710National coat of arms19113557785Animal: huemul 4042958528Bird: Andean Condor23442348092Flower: Copihue EnglandNational symbols 24320593345National coat of arms1013667611Animal: lion13953140173Tree: oak18237757426Flower: rose FranceNational symbols 13081057785National emblem14815814976Bird: Gallic rooster 26860599060Tree: yew 11185621446Flower: stylised lily (fleur-de-lis)GermanyNational symbols 20002517145National coat of arms8748618810Bird: eagle13953140173Tree: oak5778568580Flower: blue cornflower HondurasNational symbols 20637557150National coat of arms11176022860Animal: white-tailed deer 14815955029Tree: Honduras pine 28409755029Flower: orchidItalyNational symbols 129396-2276National coat of arms-1574358108Animal: Italian wolf 13081012700Tree: elm 49912299084-3365599060Flower: Poppy or White LilyJapanNational symbols 29509535464Imperial seal 4381534925Bird: Japanese pheasant 1905033655Fish: Koi8064567945Tree: Sugi (Japanese Cedar)4435494327Flower: ChrysanthemumMexicoNational symbols 13081091440National coat of arms42418091440Animal: Chihuahua15621091440Bird: golden eagle 19558038100Marine mammal: vaquita (porpoise)38100038100Tree: cypress -740441239Flower: Dahlia pinnataNew Zealand53556133471National symbols National coat of arms13906558420Bird: kiwi 12192030480Plant: Silver Fern19939030480Flower: KowhaiPortugalNational symbols -2408269371National coat of arms29272369370Bird: barcelos cock26543093980Efígie da República is represented as a young woman wearing the phrygian cap1841524765Flower: lavender SerbiaNational symbols 1225555715National coat of arms127031750Animal: wolf 122257786Bird: Serbian eagle 1876321123Tree: Serbian spruce 7931158255Plant: plum UruguayNational symbols 24333666735National coat of arms13061866735Bird: Rufous Hornero16510031115The Sun of May, a representation of the Inca sun god Inti. 63534290Flower: Red flower from the Cockspur Coral Tree or Ceibo tree United States of AmericaNational symbols 19157854514Great seal 38036553975Bird: bald eagle31178586995Tree: oak 11336535740Flower: rose ................
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