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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

Content Type
Fishing Cat | Zoo Minutes

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Fishing Cat | Zoo Minutes
Meet Kayuma, a fishing cat whose story at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is part of a much larger effort to protect his species. Discover the adaptations that make fishing cats at home around water and how...
Penguin Adaptations in Action (Grades 7 & 8)

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  • 7
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Penguin Adaptations in Action (Grades 7 & 8)

In this lesson, middle school students investigate how King and Rockhopper penguins have evolved different structural, behavioral, and physiological strategies for surviving in the same sub-Antarctic...

Marshland Crabs Trivia Quiz | What's Wild Antlion | What's Wild!

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Antlion | What's Wild!
Beneath South Carolina’s sandy soils lives a creature that’s both strange and familiar. Known as the antlion—or “doodlebug” across the South—this insect spends its early life hidden beneath the sand...
Adult Alligators | Coastal Kingdom

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  • Kindergarten
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Adult Alligators | Coastal Kingdom
This Coastal Kingdom episode explores adult alligators in their natural environment, showcasing their behaviors, adaptations, and ecological roles. It highlights how they coexist with other wildlife...
Freshwater Bryozoan | Coastal Kingdom

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  • Kindergarten
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Freshwater Bryozoan | Coastal Kingdom
Take an in-depth look at bryozoans, a group of tiny, colonial aquatic animals that thrive in freshwater environments. It explores their unique characteristics, habitat, and role in the ecosystem...
Baby Alligators | Coastal Kingdom

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  • Kindergarten
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Baby Alligators | Coastal Kingdom
Explore the world of baby alligators! See how they look, behave, and start their journey in the wild.
Marshland Crabs Trivia Quiz | What's Wild Spider Lily | What's Wild

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Spider Lily | What's Wild
The Catawba River is home to one of the most beloved aquatic flowers in the state. The Rocky Shoals Spider Lily is a unique plant species that requires a special environment to thrive. Unfortunately...
Marshland Crabs Trivia Quiz | What's Wild Turkey Vultures

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Turkey Vultures
One of twenty-six North American raptors, turkey vultures are scavengers that can be found in almost any habitat, from coasts to deserts to plains. Learn about the misunderstood Turkey Vulture, their...
All About Bats, Part 6 | Making It Grow Swallow-Tailed Kites | Making It Grow

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Swallow-Tailed Kites | Making It Grow
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...
Marshland Crabs Trivia Quiz | What's Wild Fox Squirrel | What's Wild

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  • Kindergarten
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Fox Squirrel | What's Wild
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 Trivia Quiz | What's Wild Red Cockaded Woodpecker | What's Wild

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Red Cockaded Woodpecker | What's Wild
In our first episode of What’s Wild, we’re traveling to the Sandhills and checking out the Red Cockaded Woodpecker! Let’s see how this threatened bird species adapts to life in this unique ecosystem...
Abiotic and Biotic

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  • 7
Abiotic and Biotic

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.