Exploring Ecosystems with Dr. Binocs

Exploring Ecosystems with Dr. Binocs

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

6th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

NGSS
MS-LS2-3, MS-LS2-4, MS-ESS3-4

+1

Standards-aligned

Created by

Lucas Foster

Used 13+ times

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Standards-aligned

NGSS.MS-LS2-3
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NGSS.MS-LS2-4
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
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Dr. Binocs introduces the concept of ecosystems, explaining that they consist of living organisms and their natural habitats, along with non-living components. He describes the biotic and abiotic components and provides examples of ecosystems of various sizes, from a pond to the entire Earth. The video discusses the roles and niches of organisms within ecosystems and emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balanced ecosystem to prevent extinction. Trivia highlights that humans are ecosystems for microorganisms. The video concludes with a reminder to subscribe for more content.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue the pond is facing?

Too many fish

Drought

Pollution by humans

Lack of sunlight

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an ecosystem?

A type of weather pattern

A community of living organisms and their environment

A community of only plants

A group of non-living components

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an abiotic component?

Plants

Animals

Sunlight

Fungi

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these is a biotic component?

Water

Air

Micro-organisms

Temperature

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following can be considered an ecosystem?

All of the above

A city

A rock

A single plant pot

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might you find under a rock in an ecosystem?

Micro-organisms and soil

Only water

Only sunlight

Only air

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a niche in an ecosystem?

A type of soil

A role or function of an organism

A type of plant

A type of weather

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