These exhibition materials from the Hall of Biodiversity allow users to examine the different habitats on Earth and learn what factors threaten our entire world today. Through a set of interactive maps and printable versions of exhibition graphics, the relative environmental impact of different countries are seen and the threats to Earth's habitats are explored. Another set of printable exhibition graphics offer an overview of the destructive force of human activity worldwide.

		Spectrum of Habitats Exhibition Materials for grades 6 through 12 Did you know that the world's deserts keep expanding each year? Or that islands have the highest animal extinction rate—75 percent? Take a closer look at the major habitats found on Earth.
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		Transformation of Biosphere: Map Comparison Exhibition Materials for grades 6 through 12 Which countries have a greater environmental impact—those with the greatest wealth or the largest population? You can learn the answer with this interactive look at CO2 emissions.
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		Transformation of Biosphere: Damage to Soils and Fresh Waters Exhibition Materials for grades 6 through 12 It's not surprising that the larger the world's population grows, the more fresh water we consume. But what is surprising is just how much of this precious commodity we've depleted in recent years.
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		Transformation of Biosphere: Human Health Exhibition Materials for grades 6 through 12 Did you know only 10 percent of people in rural Madagascar have access to safe drinking water? Or that Africa has the worst infant mortality rate? Take a global look at important health issues.
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		Transformation of the Bioshpere: Deforestation Exhibition Materials for grades 6 through 12 Today, at least 16 million hectares of forests are lost each year to timber harvesting and the conversion of forests to farmland. See the dramatic decline of the Earth's original forest cover.
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		Transformation of the Bioshphere: Global Environmental Change Exhibition Materials for grades 6 through 12 Neglecting our planet's soils, atmosphere, and water is costly. It has harmed ecosystems and species, and it is degrading the quality of human life. Take a worldwide look at some of the effects.
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		Transformation of the Biosphere: Introduced Species Exhibition Materials for grades 6 through 12 It's not just humans who have jetted to remote regions of the world. For better or worse, international commerce and air travel have helped the global exchange of species and the spread of disease.
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		Transformation of the Biosphere: Population and Consumption Exhibition Materials for grades 6 through 12 Would you believe that the U.S., Europe, the former Soviet Union, and Asia consume more than 85 percent of the world's energy? Take an eye-opening look at consumption.
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		Transformation of the Biosphere: Urbanization and Agriculture Exhibition Materials for grades 6 through 12 Once humans gained control over their food supplies, they were no longer limited by their environment's natural productivity. What costs have come along with this tremendous benefit?
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		Transformation of the Biosphere: Vacuuming the World's Oceans Exhibition Materials for grades 6 through 12 Larger and larger catches of fish may be good for commercial fishing operations, but they're not good for the world. Find out which regions and species are at the greatest risk.
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