Organisms depend on interactions with other organisms and with the nonliving parts of their ecosystems.
What is an Ecosystem?
This is an overview of biotic, abiotic, feeding relationships, food webs, and the different types of ecosystems.
Feed Me: Classifying OrganismsThis video describes how organisms are classified according to how they obtain energy through feeding relationships. It also describes the different types of consumers: herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores.
Parasites and HostsThis video explains what a parasite is and provides several examples.
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This video explains what an ecosystem is and the relationships that exist amongst the different parts.
Trophic Levels and Producer vs ConsumerThis video describes how organisms are classified according to how they obtain energy through feeding relationships. Also, review energy pyramid information from 7th grade.
How parasites change their host's behaviorIn order to survive, a parasite will have to move from one host to another. Many parasites have developed the ability to manipulate the behavior of their hosts to improve their own survival.
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Community Interactions: Competition, Predation, and SymbiosisThis video reviews how different populations interact in an ecosystem. It also reviews succession. While this video addresses the 3 different types of symbiotic relationships, students are responsible for understanding parasitism.
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This EdPuzzle version includes a video with questions for students to answer as they watch.