The first video in a four-part series on Biodiversity addresses the three levels of biodiversity from genes to ecosystems. Then, it details the three dimensions and the three uses for biodiversity.

Concepts

biodiversity, taxonomy, phylogeny, functional groups

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Copy the Venn diagram from 1:05 to science journals
• Add all new vocabulary to study guides

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of ecosystems, species, and genes

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Flexible enough to use in traditional or flipped classes
• Provides subtitles for visual learners

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4