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Standard 7-LS2-4

7-LS2-4 Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem affect populations.

Grade(s): 7

Subject(s): Science

Year: 2021

 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...
Timber Rattlesnake | What's Wild! Coastal Birds | What's Wild

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Coastal Birds | What's Wild
South Carolina's 187 miles of coastline offer a diverse array of ecosystems and habitats. A fascinating tapestry of bird life flourishes in this abundant and vibrant habitat, but not without its own...
Timber Rattlesnake | What's Wild! Bats | What's Wild

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Bats | What's Wild
South Carolina is home to an astonishing array of bat species. As silent guardians of the night, they play a pivotal role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems and providing a natural pest control...
Timber Rattlesnake | What's Wild! Bison | What's Wild

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Bison | What's Wild
Existing for half a million years, bison have been a symbol of wild America. These resilient creatures were on the verge of extinction but despite all odds, they have survived. Although it may seem...
 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...
Spider Lily | What's Wild Bottlenose Dolphin | What's Wild

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Bottlenose Dolphin | What's Wild
In this edition of What's Wild, we're traveling to one of South Carolina's barrier islands and observing rare feeding techniques of resident bottlenose dolphins. Also, we'll be taking a look at...
 Dolphin Conservation | ETV Shorts

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Dolphin Conservation | ETV Shorts
Johns Island Conservancy in Charleston County strives to make sure everyone knows the right way to treat dolphins in their natural habitat. The Bottlenose Dolphin is South Carolina's State Marine...
 Alligator Hunting | ETV Shorts

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Alligator Hunting | ETV Shorts
The Santee Cooper Lakes in Berkeley County have not been hunted for the American Alligator for many years. As a result the lakes in Berkeley County have some of the largest alligators in the United...
 Bee City | ETV Shorts

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Bee City | ETV Shorts
Located between Summerville and Walterboro, Bee City is a honeybee farm and petting zoo. Bee City's focus is to educate the public on the importance of honeybees. The petting zoo is a main attraction...
 Disappearing Frogs Project | Palmetto Scene

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Disappearing Frogs Project | Palmetto Scene
York County has a popular icon called Greg the Frog, everyone’s favorite amphibian. While he may be well known, his real counterparts aren’t the favorite subject to talk about. How much do we really...
 Shark Feeder Arnold Postell | Original SC

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Shark Feeder Arnold Postell | Original SC
Thats what Arnold Postell, a senior biologist at South Carolina Aquarium, says about conserving and caring for the environment. Postell, a Charleston native, spent most of his time growing up in the...
 Coastal Zone | Web of Water 5

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Coastal Zone | Web of Water
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Ian Sanchez left the Santee Lake area and paddled toward the Upper Cooper River passing by Mepkin Abbey and through the Chicken Creek. Read his summary of the trip below: Ian's Journal In this...
 Sandhills | Web of Water 3

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Sandhills | Web of Water
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In this webisode, Ian Sanchez explores how the waterways of the Sandhills and Fall Line Zone connect landscapes, communities, and generations. As the Saluda widens below Lake Greenwood and joins other...