12th Grade Ecosystem Function Loss Interactive Videos

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Examines the environmental consequences of human activities by highlighting issues such as climate change, deforestation, and waste management. Covers the primary causes and effects of these problems, and discusses potential solutions for species conservation and ecosystem preservation. Learners will enhance their understanding of environmental issues and develop skills in identifying and implementing sustainable practices.

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 how the Central Arizona Project Canal influences desert landscapes by altering them through water harvesting, unintentionally fostering biodiversity. Understand the environmental impacts of such systems, the emergence of new ecosystems, and gain insight into sustainable water management and ecological practices.

Examine environmental health and biodiversity, emphasizing the significance of natural medicines, ecosystem services, and their impact on air quality. Gain insights into the importance of biodiversity, the role of natural compounds in healthcare, and strategies for ecological restoration, including rewilding and agroforestry. Develop an understanding of how these elements contribute to sustainable ecosystems and improved health outcomes.

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.

Understand the significance of biodiversity in ecosystems by examining genetic, species, and ecosystem levels, along with their geographical variations. Learn techniques for measuring biodiversity and identify threats such as climate change. Discover conservation strategies essential for maintaining ecological balance.

Discover the essential role birds play within ecosystems and the critical need for their conservation. Gain insights into bird anatomy, their interactions with the environment, and the value of public participation in scientific research. Develop skills in environmental stewardship and advocacy for conservation efforts through understanding the impact of citizen science.

Explore the fundamental importance of biodiversity within environmental science, emphasizing ecosystems and the process of speciation. Gain an understanding of various species, assess how human activities affect biodiversity, and discover strategies to alleviate these impacts to maintain ecological balance.

Investigate the complexity of biodiversity and its crucial influence on ecosystem dynamics through engaging multiple-choice questions. Understand key concepts such as keystone species, ecosystem stability, and the significance of biodiversity, leading to enhanced ecological knowledge and awareness.

Examine biodiversity and ecosystem dynamics, emphasizing diversity scales, species richness, evenness, genetic diversity, and ecological resilience. Understand how genetic variation influences population adaptability and recognize the importance of species diversity in the recovery and stability of ecosystems.