Ecosystems

Grade 6Science45 min

Learning Objective

I can analyze the impact of environmental changes on the stability of an ecosystem.

Lesson Flow

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6 min

Human impacts on ecosystems | Biodiversity and human impacts | High school biology | Khan Academy

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Describe how deforestation can impact the stability of a forest ecosystem. Explain how the introduction of an invasive species can disrupt the balance of a local ecosystem.

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