12th Grade Biodiversity And Ecosystem Function Interactive Videos

Investigate the complex ecosystem dynamics of the Everglades, addressing key conservation challenges impacting this essential region. Gain insights into biodiversity and the effects of human activities to deepen understanding of strategies for environmental conservation.

Understand the crucial role of redundancy in systems such as transportation and ecosystems, highlighting its importance in maintaining functionality and resilience. Gain insights into how redundancy provides backup options, ensures continuous operation despite failures, and supports ecosystem stability and biodiversity preservation. Learners will explore how these factors contribute to system resilience and reliability.

Investigate the multifaceted role of parasites within ecosystems, emphasizing their biodiversity and influence on ecological dynamics. Gain insights into the significance of parasite conservation and their essential role in sustaining ecosystem balance.

Explore the unique properties and roles of water in marine and freshwater ecosystems, focusing on water's polarity and cohesion. Gain insights into the hydrologic cycle, biodiversity in marine zones, and the environmental contributions of marine algae, enhancing the understanding of aquatic ecosystems.

Analyze the effects of agricultural runoff on marine ecosystems, with a focus on the Everglades and coral reefs. Gain an understanding of nutrient management strategies essential for restoring and enhancing ecosystem resilience.

Explore the alarming rate of species extinction, threats to key species such as African elephants, and the impact of pollution on coral reefs and birds. Understand the causes of the sixth mass extinction and evaluate conservation strategies to protect biodiversity and ecosystems.

Explore how the epidermis and bark play crucial roles in plant protection, focusing on adaptations such as thickened epidermis in desert plants and the transformation of epidermis into bark in trees. Understand how these protective layers guard against environmental challenges and aid in water conservation across various plant species.

Explore the ecological importance of wetlands, analyzing their function as carbon sinks and habitats for diverse species, and examining their ability to purify water. Understand historical perceptions of wetlands, the challenges in conserving them, and the impact of organisms such as beavers on these ecosystems.

Learn how native plants and innovative design enhance energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable homes. Explore principles such as soil utilization, the benefits of native vegetation, and energy-efficient building materials. Enhance understanding of sustainable architecture and ecological landscaping.

Study the diversity within ecosystems and its critical role in delivering essential services such as support, provision, regulation, and cultural enrichment. Gain insights into methods of measuring biodiversity, the effects of human activities on ecosystems, and the significance of conservation efforts for maintaining ecosystem stability and diversity.

Explore the impact of thermal pollution on aquatic ecosystems by understanding the relationship between water temperature and oxygen levels. Learn to identify the sources of thermal pollution and analyze its effects on aquatic life. Develop skills to evaluate environmental issues related to the health of aquatic ecosystems.

Explore the research work of Marine Ecologist Virginia Schutte, focusing on the role of mangrove ecosystems in marine habitats. Gain insights into ecological processes, understand the significance of foundation species, and appreciate the challenges faced in ecological research.

Learn about the complex interactions within ecosystems by exploring food webs and energy pyramids, highlighting the essential roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers. Gain understanding of energy transfer, ecological balance, and the significance of biodiversity in sustaining robust ecosystems.

Examine the complexities of ecology with a focus on energy transfer, food webs, and the critical roles various organisms play in ecosystems, including decomposers and mutualistic relationships. Enhance understanding of essential ecological principles and assess the impact of environmental changes on biodiversity. Develop analytical skills in evaluating ecological systems.

Explore the intricate world of forest ecology with a focus on underground networks that enable tree communication. Learners will understand how trees interact within complex systems, recognize their roles in ecosystems, and study strategies to enhance forest resilience against climate change.

Examine the importance of owl pellets in reconstructing historical ecosystems and their contribution to conservation. Learners will understand how these natural artifacts serve as a window into paleontological studies and highlight the necessity of sustaining a balanced ecosystem.

Explore the critical roles of keystone species and the value of biodiversity in sustaining ecosystem stability. Gain a deeper understanding of ecological dynamics and develop skills to identify human impacts on natural habitats.