Ecological succession is the gradual change in plant and animal communities over time, enhancing species diversity. Secondary succession occurs more rapidly than primary succession and is more common. Students are encouraged to observe and document these changes, learning that natural communities are dynamic and biodiversity peaks in intermediate stages.

1. 046 ECOLOGICAL SUCCESSION
CONCEPT:
Succession is the natural, orderly change in plant and animal
communities that occurs at the same place over a period of time.
all communities, the composition of species changes over a period of time.
Ecological succession leads to species diversity as it progresses.
Secondary succession generally occurs faster than primary succession
and is more likely to actually occur than latter

2. MATERIAL REQUIRED
A plot of land
Notebook
Pen

3. Observe the plot of land carefully and record the observations
regularly after intervals of 15 days each.
This recording of the plants and animals can continue for as long as
the students are studying in successive classes at the school.
Students should be encouraged to differentiate between the different
habits of the recorded plants.
Students should try to make illustrations in their books of what they see.

4. The students should learn the fact that communities in nature
are dynamic and not static.
Succession leads to increase in biodiversity.
The biodiversity will be maximum in intermediate stages
and not either in the early or late stages