In The Arena: Human Expansion

Biology, High School, Science

Units included in In The Arena: Human Expansion

  1. Ecological Succession with Wendy 
    • 360 video 
    • Carbon cycling and succession stages are revealed in this lesson
  2. Group Mentality 
    • 2D Video  
    • Distinguish between different social behaviors and understand their impacts on group dynamics
  3. Maintaining Ecosystem Balance 
    • 360 Video 
    • Learn how homeostasis is a cure for unstable environments
  4. 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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