In The Arena: Human Expansion

Biology, High School, Science

Units included in In The Arena: Human Expansion

Ecological Succession with Wendy

360 video
Carbon cycling and succession stages are revealed in this lesson

Group Mentality

2D Video
Distinguish between different social behaviors and understand their impacts on group dynamics

Maintaining Ecosystem Balance

360 Video
Learn how homeostasis is a cure for unstable environments

Urbanization

360 Video
See how growing cities impact the environment while combating the negative effects

All lessons are based on Next Gen Science Standards.
All units are related to interdependent relationships..

Age Group: High School
Category: Life Science
Subcategory: Bio II
NGSS: HS-LS2-7, HS-LS2-6, HS-LS2-8, HS-LS2-2
Runtime: 30-40 min.

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