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Unit: Ecosystems and biodiversity
NGSS:
MS‑LS2‑4
, MS‑LS2‑5
, MS‑LS2.C.1
, MS‑LS2.C.2
, MS‑LS2.D.1
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About this unit
Why is biodiversity is so important? In this unit, you'll explore ecosystem dynamics and learn about the benefits humans get from healthy and diverse ecosystems.Imagine eating at the same restaurant every day, and one day the restaurant disappears. Now imagine how pandas feel when the bamboo grove they eat at is gone!
NGSS:
MS‑LS2‑4
, MS‑LS2.C.1
Learn
Practice
- Understand: ecosystem dynamicsGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!
- Apply: ecosystem dynamicsGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!
Flies are annoying, but what would happen if they suddenly disappeared?
NGSS:
MS‑LS2‑5
, MS‑LS2.C.2
Learn
Practice
- Understand: biodiversity and ecosystem healthGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!
"Everything depends on our ability to sustainably inhabit this earth and true sustainability will require us all to change our way of thinking on how we take from the earth and how we can give back." — Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior
NGSS:
MS‑LS2‑5
, MS‑LS2.D.1
Learn
Practice
- Understand: humans and ecosystemsGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!
- Apply: humans and ecosystemsGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!
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Level up on all the skills in this unit and collect up to 500 Mastery points!Unit test
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