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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

Resource Availability and Gopher Frogs: A Coastal Plain Ecosystem Lesson

Lesson

Grades: 7

• Analyze and interpret data regarding the effects of resource availability on Gopher Frogs within the Coastal Plain ecosystem. • Understand the relationship between habitat loss and the survival of...

Spider Lily | What's Wild

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Grades: 1 3 4 5 7

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...

Coastal Birds | What's Wild

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Grades: 3 7 9 10

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...

Bats: The Silent Guardians of the Night | What's Wild

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Grades: 7 9 10

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...

Bison: A Symbol of American Resilience | What's Wild

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Grades: 2 3 7 9 10

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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Grades: Kindergarten 1 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12

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 | What's Wild

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Grades: 1 3 5 7 8 9 10

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...