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Ecosystem Change Instructional VideoEcosystem Change Instructional Video
Publisher
Bozeman Science
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
12:18
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Duration
15 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Technology
Video
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Year
2012
Instructional Video

Ecosystem Change

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Climate change has happened throughout the history of the planet, and the video uses examples from continental drift to modern airplanes as measurable examples. It begins with how climate change will impact systems on the planet. Then it explains how specific changes have impacted or are impacting the planet. Video is the eighth in an 18-part series.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

ecosystems, climate change, continental drift

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Research an example of a human, geologic, or meterological change that is not included in the video

Classroom Considerations

  • This is the eighth video in an 18-part series
  • Remember YouTube comments are open to the public
  • Video fits well when studying ecosystems, biology, climate change, and environmental science

Pros

  • Includes a review worksheet
  • Provides closed captioning, which is great for those taking notes
  • Features high-quality graphics that both engage learners and cement the concepts

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7

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