Ecosystems & Biodiversity

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Activity 1: Ecosystems: A General Overview
Watch one or both of the videos.  Take notes in your book. I know Crash Course is a bit 2016.  I'm sorry. 

Activity 2: Abiotic & Biotic Factors 
Watch this, and take notes in your book.
Bozeman Science: Abiotic & Biotic Factors


Activity 4: Biodiversity: A General Overview
Atlas of Living Australia (website) Explore species and distribution across Australia)





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