What happens when a forest burns down? How do populations respond when rivers dry up or new predators arrive? Understanding how physical and biological changes affect ecosystems helps us predict population impacts and protect biodiversity in our rapidly changing world! Standards: NGSS: MS-LS2-4 TEKS: 6.13.C, 8.12.A, 8.12.B, 8.12.C, BIO.13.B, BIO.13.C, & BIO.13.D ⭐ What's Covered?: ✅ How physical changes (climate, water, habitat) affect populations ✅ How biological changes (new species, disease, predators) disrupt ecosystems ✅ The difference between gradual and sudden ecosystem changes ✅ Real examples: wildfires, droughts, invasive species, and disease outbreaks ✅ How ecosystems show resilience and sometimes collapse ✅ Why some populations recover while others disappear ✅ Human-caused changes and their effects on wildlife populations What will the students be doing? ● Students will be given either a printed or digital handout to record answers on. ● Either individually or as a class watch the video ● Then, they will use the video and their own knowledge to answer the questions. ● Use questions to spark discussions and apply information beyond the page!
