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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

Freshwater Bryozoan | Coastal Kingdom

Video

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...
Spider Lily | What's Wild

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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...
Turkey Vultures

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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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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...
Red Cockaded Woodpecker | What's Wild

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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
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.