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What is an Ecosystem? Instructional VideoWhat is an Ecosystem? Instructional Video
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What is an Ecosystem?

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Take a brief look at the Florida Everglades. What kinds of animal populations exist there? Use this video to help define introductory vocabulary for your unit on ecosystems, and click the links posted below the video to provide your middle or high school learners with additional resources.

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species, taxonomy, population

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biotic ecosystems, species, population, Community, natural community, science
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
2:47
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For Teacher Use
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Flipped Classroom
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