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Standard 7-LS2-2

7-LS2-2 Construct an explanation that predicts patterns of interactions among organisms across multiple ecosystems.

Grade(s): 7

Subject(s): Science

Year: 2021

Gopher Tortoise | What's Wild

Video

Getting their name from their burrowing behavior, gopher tortoises play a vital role as a keystone species in the sandhills ecosystem they call home. It’s here that we will see why these creatures...
Swallow-Tailed Kites | Making It Grow

Video

Much of the forested land in the Southeast is privately owned. Today, many landowners harvest their trees sustainably, preserving habitat for animals of all kinds, including the world’s most beautiful...
Fox Squirrel | What's Wild

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This episode of What's Wild observes some peculiar behaviors squirrel species have and the nutty ways they benefit the environment. To find North America's largest tree squirrel, we'll travel to one...
Marshland Crabs | What's Wild

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We're exploring one of South Carolina's most productive and serene environments, the saltwater marsh. This rich and diverse ecosystem, brimming with marine species, has a dynamic rhythm that beats to...
Abiotic and Biotic
Abiotic and Biotic

Lesson

Students will learn how to distinguish between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Students will creatively create a presentation to classify abiotic and biotic factors in different ecosystems.