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Year 7

Ecosystems

Lessons (9)

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Food chains

I can identify producers and consumers and explain what is shown by a food chain diagram.

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1 Video

Predator-prey relationships

I can describe and explain the relationship between predator and prey populations.

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1 Video

Adaptations of predators and prey

I can describe how predators and prey are adapted to help them survive.

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1 Video

Food webs

I can explain what is shown by a food web diagram and explain the effects that a change in the size of a population could have on other populations in the same community.

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2 Quizzes

1 Video

Ecosystems and habitats

I can describe what makes an ecosystem, can identify features of habitats and explain how organisms are adapted to live in their habitat.

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1 Video

Pollination and human food security

I can describe the importance of pollination for food production.

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1 Video

Using chemicals in farming

I can describe and explain the benefits and drawbacks of using chemicals such as fertilisers and pesticides in farming.

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1 Video

Bioaccumulation

I can describe how toxic materials can accumulate and affect organisms in a food chain.

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The importance of biodiversity

I can explain why it is important to maintain biodiversity and suggest how we might do this.

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1 Video