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Tell Me Why - Environment and Ecosystems Instructional VideoTell Me Why - Environment and Ecosystems Instructional Video
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Tell Me Why - Environment and Ecosystems

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All of the species in our world are part of what is called a trophic level. Basically, it determines an organism's position in the food chain. Introduce your learners to the basic levels and have them identify more organisms that could appear in each category.

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carnivores, ecosystems, herbivores, photosynthesis, trophic levels

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ecosystem, circle of life, trophic levels, photosynthesis, herbivores, carnivores, fungus and bacteria, science
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Grade
3rd - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
2:14
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For Teacher Use
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Flipped Classroom
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Fine Print: Educational Use

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