An open laboratory lesson on zoology in the context of SDG 13 "Climate Action"
On April 2, 2026, at the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology of 91传媒 Kazakh National University, a first-year master’s student of the “Zoology” program, Orazymbek Yerkenaz Dautkyzy, conducted an open laboratory class for first-year bachelor students as part of her pedagogical practice. The topic of the lesson covered “Introduction to the main representatives of myriapods, their significance. Identification of the main types of insects.”
This event was organized within the framework of the implementation of the 13th Sustainable Development Goal of the United Nations — “Climate Action.” The main objective of the lesson was to provide students with a scientific understanding of the ecological role of myriapods and insects under conditions of climate change, their population dynamics, and their impact on ecosystems. Currently, climate change leads to the expansion or contraction of the distribution ranges of many insect species, as well as changes in their seasonal development cycles. This, in turn, affects agriculture, natural biocenoses, and the overall ecological balance.
In this regard, during the lesson, the master’s student thoroughly analyzed the impact of climatic factors on the 卸懈蟹薪械写械褟褌械谢褜薪芯褋褌褜 of arthropods and explained their indicator role in ecosystems. During the laboratory work, students studied the morphological structure of myriapods and insects using modern equipment and mastered methods for their identification. In addition, the features of species adaptation to climate change and the dynamics of their distribution were considered.
Special attention during the lesson was paid to issues of environmental safety and sustainable natural resource management. Ways to control insect populations, preserve biodiversity, and maintain natural balance were discussed. The necessity of applying environmentally friendly methods instead of chemical ones was emphasized. The importance of conducting entomological monitoring under climate change conditions was also highlighted, and discussions were organized to develop students’ scientific thinking.
In conclusion, this open laboratory class, combining theoretical knowledge with practice, made it possible to emphasize the importance of studying biological objects under climate change conditions. The event was aimed not only at improving students’ professional competencies but also at developing their environmental responsibility, as well as contributing to the implementation of SDG No. 13. Moreover, such classes contribute to the development of students’ research skills and enable them to effectively address environmental problems in their future professional activities.
Department of Zoology, Histology, and Cytology
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