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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

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...
Freshwater Bryozoan | Coastal Kingdom

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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...
Spartina Grass | Coastal Kingdom Baby Alligators | Coastal Kingdom

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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.
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...
Bottlenose Dolphin 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...
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...
Bottlenose Dolphin Trivia Quiz | What's Wild Fox Squirrel | What's Wild

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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...
Bottlenose Dolphin 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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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.