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Ecosystems Instructional VideoEcosystems Instructional Video
Publisher
Bozeman Science
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
14:04
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Duration
15 mins
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Year
2012
Instructional Video

Ecosystems

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Living and non-living things are both a part of an ecosystem. A video begins with ecosystem interactions using biotic and abiotic factors. It also covers food webs, limiting factors, and logistic growth. As a real-world connection, it incorporates examples from Yellowstone National Park.

60 Views 44 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

ecosystems, biotic factors, abiotic factors, food chains, food webs, limiting factors, population growth, yellowstone national park

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Research the ecosystems in national or state parks in your area

Classroom Considerations

  • Be aware that YouTube comments contain unmonitored material
  • Video best fits in an ecology unit or course
  • Video is the ninth in an 18-part series

Pros

  • Includes a review worksheet
  • Provides closed captioning for easier note taking
  • Contains high-quality graphics

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7

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