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Unit: The living world: ecosystems and biodiversity

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ERT‑1 (EU)
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ERT‑2 (EU)

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What nonliving things are important for life?
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Let's talk about the bio, geo, and chemical matters of an ecosystem.
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ERT‑1.F (LO)
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ERT‑1.F.1 (EK)
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ERT‑1.F.3 (EK)
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ERT‑1.G (LO)
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ERT‑1.G.1 (EK)
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ERT‑1.G.2 (EK)
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Energy goes with the flow... and matter recycles.
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ENG‑1.A (LO)
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ENG‑1.A.2 (EK)
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ENG‑1.A.4 (EK)
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ENG‑1.B (LO)
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ENG‑1.B.1 (EK)
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Variety is the spice of life science.
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The struggle for survival is real!
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ERT‑2 (EU)
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ERT‑2.F.1 (EK)
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ERT‑2.G (LO)
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ERT‑2.G.1 (EK)
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ERT‑2.H.1 (EK)
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ERT‑2.I (LO)
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ERT‑2.I.1 (EK)
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ERT‑2.J (LO)
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ERT‑2.J.1 (EK)
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ERT‑2.J.2 (EK)
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About this unit

This unit explores the Earth as a system with interdependent components, processes, and relationships. Learn about ecosystems, terrestrial and aquatic biomes, natural climate change, biogeochemical cycles, energy transfer, and biodiversity.