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Ecosystem Ecology: Links in the Chain Instructional VideoEcosystem Ecology: Links in the Chain Instructional Video
Publisher
Crash Course
Resource Details
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
10:10
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
15 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Technology
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Year
2012
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Ecosystem Ecology: Links in the Chain

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A video starts by defining an ecosystem. It expands on the concept by covering trophic structure, primary producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, tertiary consumers, detrivores, and bioaccumulation. 

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Concepts

ecology, ecosystems, energy, nutrients, trophic levels, primary consumers, producers, secondary consumers, tertiary consumers, bioaccumulation

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Define one unique ecosystem and have pupils research it further

Classroom Considerations

  • Video best fits as an introduction to ecosystems
  • The seventh video in a series of 12
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Presents highly researched facts in an engaging way
  • Video is great for either a traditional or flipped classroom

Cons

  • None

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