SBI – Species Biodiversity Investigation | Introductory video for teachers

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26/06/2025

Experiences contents

Introductory video to accompany and introduce the online games provided. Click on “Learn more” to watch the video on Youtube.

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Title content

Video Games: Species Biodiversity Investigation

Authors

Maria B. Rasotto

Publisher

“Biodiversity Games,” University of Padua.

Type of resource

Online video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvwYL_LvMn8

Publication

01/01/2025

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How it is structured How it can be enjoyed

How it is structured

Approx. 6 min video explaining and introducing biodiversity and related ecosystem services and the dynamics behind them; some broad numbers on species; their classification with respect to endangered; the five main threats to biodiversity.

How it can be enjoyed

As an introduction to video games provided online at a first access.

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