Instructional Video

Community Ecology: Feel the Love

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Warblers are small birds that have been known to get caught in spider webs. The video covers community ecology, focusing on the Competitive Exclusion Principle using the example of warblers. It also includes fundamental versus realized niches, mutualism, and communalism. Video is the fourth in a series of 12.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Flip the classroom and have learners view the link outside of school saving class time for discussion
Classroom Considerations
  • Video best fits as an introduction to community ecology
  • Preview comments before displaying them in class as they are open to the public
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Provides high quality research and examples
Cons
  • None