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Invasive Species: The Story of Bunny Instructional VideoInvasive Species: The Story of Bunny Instructional Video
Publisher
SciShow
Resource Details
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
10:45
Audiences
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Duration
15 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Video
Internet Access
Year
2012
Usage Permissions
Fine Print
Language
English, Other
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Invasive Species: The Story of Bunny

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Lionfish, a species of fish introduced into the Atlantic, have been so successful that to keep their population normal, two percent of their population would need to be killed every month! The narrator explains how invasive species can wreak havoc on an ecosystem. It shows specific examples — European starling, boa constrictors, kudzu, and brown tree snake, among others. Viewers see how these species greatly affected their new ecosystem in harmful ways.  

39 Views 17 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

invasive species, rabbits, ecosystems

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have pairs research other invasive species like kudzu, zebra mussels, or cane toads
  • Research and determine action plans for controlling invasive species without further damaging an ecosystem

Classroom Considerations

  • Closed captions available to help with note taking
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Includes lots of interesting examples that engage learners
  • High-quality images and graphics

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.9-10.2

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