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Learning Resources for Ecosystems
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A sampling of newer and most requested resources to support the 4th grade science standard:
4.3 Living organisms depend on one another and on their
environment for survival
Media Resources:
Videos – featuring …
(VC162) Ecosystem Dynamics [2003]
Defines ecology as the study of relationships between living things and their
environment. Provides examples of ecosystems and describes their general
characteristics. Describes biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems and lists
examples. Discusses differences between producers, consumers, and
decomposers in an ecosystem and describes the relationships between them.
Defines biodiversity and describes its importance in ecosystems.
More Videos:
(VC1559)
Biomes of the World in Action: Freshwater Ecosystems [2001]
(VC1625)
Simple Organisms in Action: Bacteria [2000]
(VC4257)
Plant Life in Action: Plant & Animal Interdependency [2000]
(VC4258)
Plant Life in Action: Plant Biodiversity [2000]
(VC9162)
Animal Life in Action: Food Chains [1999]
(VC9623)
Bill Nye the Science Guy: Biodiversity [1995]
Library Resources:
Books – featuring ...
(333.95 PAT) Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw. Biodiversity [1996]
Provides a global perspective on environmental issues while demonstrating
the concept which encompasses the many forms of life on earth and their
interdependence on one another for survival.
More Books:
(551.46 WOO) Woodward, John. Oceans [2005]
(577.3 LOC) Lock, Deborah. Forest [2004].
(574.5 WIL) Wilkins, Sally. Grasslands [2001]
(574.526 RIC) Richardson, Adele. Wetlands [2001]
(574.526 WIL) Wilkins, Sally. Deserts [2001]
(578 STR) Strauss, Rochelle. Tree of Life: The Incredible Biodiversity of Life on
Earth [2004]
(579 PAR) Parker, Steve. Microlife that Lives in Soil [2006]
(580 STA) Star, Fleur. Plant [2005]
(582.16 DEP) DePalma, Mary Newell. A Grand Old Tree [2005]
(333.95 PRI) Pringle, Laurence P and Brady, Irene. Living treasure: saving earth's
threatened biodiversity [1991]
Teacher Center Workroom Resources:
Ellison Die Cut Patterns:
Trees, Plants, Animals
Trimmers and Borders
Learning Charts – Habitats and Food Chains
Discovery Education Streaming (online):
Videos:
Real World Science: Ecosystems and Biomes (17:30)
Grade 3-5; © 2001 AIMS Multimedia; 10 segments
Journey to different types of biomes around the globe,
from tropical rain forests, to mountains, deserts and the
ocean. Live-action footage and colorful graphics teach
students about different regions and climates, explain
what an ecosystem is, and examine the impact living
organisms and their environments have on each other.
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Images:
Photosynthesis (1)
Photosynthesis (2)
Websites (from Spectrum and OpenBiblio Catalogs):
Title: All About Nature: Biomes - Habitats
Author: Enchanted Learning Software.
http://www.allaboutnature.com/biomes/
Title: The World's Biomes.
Author: Biomes Group. University of California Berkeley.
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/index.php
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Other Resources:
California State Parks Online Resources for Teachers
and Students:
Unit of Study - Tidepool Ecology
http://www.ports.parks.ca.gov
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