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Instructional Video

Ecological Relationships

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What are ecological relationships? Well, it can be complicated! Paint a clear picture for pupils with a fun and informative video. It explains and illustrates each relationship thoroughly, from pesky parasites to snuggly symbiotes.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
predator-prey relationships, predators, prey, competition, limiting factors, consumers, producers, abiotic factors, biotic factors, parasitism, mutualism, commensalism, symbiotic relationships, symbiosis
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Additional Tags
science
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Instructional Ideas
  • Add the resource to your ecology unit or assign it as pre-work before you begin
  • Use the video to kick off a week-long ecological relationships activity from PBS
Classroom Considerations
  • No knowledge needed! Students get the full picture of the topic as they watch
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Interesting examples keep the video moving along
  • The resource is perfect for both middle and high school life science students, thanks to great explanations
Cons
  • None
Common Core
SL.7.2 SL.9-10.2