Colombia has an incredibly diverse array of flora and fauna. It is home to over 1,800 species of birds, more species of orchids than any other country, and over 130,000 species of plants. Colombia has a variety of ecosystems from rainforests to glaciers due to its diverse landscapes and climates. This biodiversity is important to preserve, as the Bible teaches that all of God's creation declares His glory.

1. SCIENCE
COLOMBIAN BIODIVERSITY FLORA,
FAUNA AND ANIMALS.
4TH TERM
BOSTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

2. COLOMBIAN BIODIVERSITY FLORA, FAUNA
AND ANIMALS.
 Click on the link:
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErATB1aMiSU

3. COLOMBIAN BIODIVERSITY
FLORA, FAUNA AND ANIMALS.
 Objective:
To understand the different interactions of the
elements of the earth and its effects on the
preservation of the planet.
 Learning objective:
Recognizes the value of Colombian biodiversity
and why it is important for our country.

4.  Biblical principle: God’s perfect creation
 Psalm 19:1
 New International Version - UK (NIVUK)
 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the
skies proclaim the work of his hands.

5.  Project: “Colombian Biodiversity”
 Students will make a presentation about Colombian
Biodiversity: fauna, flora and the most important
natural parks. At the end the students will create a
slogan about the preservation of the planet based on
a bible verse. They will be able to use PowerPoint
presentation, video, pictures in there presentations.
 Outdoors project in Principe de Paz
presentations, pictures, costumes, videos or
materials to demonstrate or illustrate .
 Groups: 3 students
 October 18th, 2016

6.  VOCABULARY:
 Flora,
 Fauna,
 Temperature,
 Species,
 Relief,
 Climate
 Thermal floor.

7. BIODIVERSITY
Thinking of Colombia, it comes to mind a geographically
and natural privileged territory, that emerges from the
waters of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans and that is
found in the northeastern end of Latin America,
serving as a meeting point for the continent.
 What is biodiversity?
 Biodiversity is the variety of plants and animals living
on Earth, carefully playing an important part in
maintaining the balance of nature.

8. COLOMBIA´S FACTS
 The Colombian territory counts with 2 important
mountain formations:
 1.The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
 2.The wonderful Serranía de la Macarena.

9. COLOMBIA´S FACTS
 Colombia has 0.8% of the planet’s terrestrial surface, but
it’s the third country with greater biodiversity in the
world, after Brazil and Indonesia
 According to its altitude, Colombia counts with all warm,
cold and in between weathers, and because of the fact
that its soils come from volcanic activity they blend
perfectly to offer the most varied and exotic crops.

10. FLORA IN COLOMBIA
 Of the many surprises Colombia has to offer,
few expect it to be a country so rich in flora
and, yet, Colombia is the country with the
highest rate of species by unit of area in the
entire world. Colombia, lest you not believe us, is
home to over 130,000 species of plants.
 It’s famous for its flowers, amongst which
outstands the orchid, the national flower that
has near 3.000 varieties.

11. Cruziana flower Victoria regia or
Victoria in the Amazon basin.
Colombia's national tree (wax
palm) in the Valley of Cocora.
Orchid (Cattleya trianae) is the national
flower of Colombia.

12. FAUNA
 Fish:
Colombia has a total of 1200 species of marine fish and about 1600 species
of fresh water.
 Amphibians
Colombia is the country of the globe with more species of amphibians,
representing 15% of the world total.
 Reptiles
Colombia is possibly the third country in the world reptile species, with
30% of turtle species and 25% of species of crocodiles, along with 222
species of snakes

13. FAUNA
Colombia boasts the highest rate of animal species by unit area
in the whole world. From birds to monkeys to toucans to parrots
to sloths to bears, it’s a dazzling array of species that has to be
seen to be believed.

14. The next amazing animals native to Colombia
are:
Anaconda
CapycabraCondor

15. FLORA - Orchid

16. Flora -
Platanillo

17. FAUNA

19.  1. Interesting facts of Colombia:
 Write 3 facts of it.
 2. Write 3 facts of Colombian flora
 3. Name 3 species of Colombian plants.
 4. Write 3 facts of Colombian fauna

20.  5. Name 3 fauna species of Colombia.
 6. Write a reflexion about the biblical principle of the
indicator.