Threats to insects and conservation

Description

Threats to insects and conservation: insect populations are declining worldwide. Causes include habitat loss, pesticide use, light pollution disrupting nocturnal insects, and climate change. Pollinator decline threatens food production. What children can do: plant pollinator-friendly gardens, reduce pesticide use, participate in citizen science like the Big Butterfly Count.

Mastery Evidence

• ✓ Name at least three threats to insect populations such as habitat loss, pesticides, and light pollution
• ✓ Explain why declining bee populations are a problem for humans and the food we eat
• ✓ Suggest at least two actions that children or families can take to help insects such as planting wildflowers or joining a butterfly count