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Ecology: The Science of Our Living Earth

Completed by 21 learners

Ages 9-13

Self-Paced Class

Learn about the fascinating and critical field of ecology!

Arwen Hubbard

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16 pre-recorded lessons

16 weeks of teacher support

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What's included

16 pre-recorded lessons

average 34 mins per video

16 weeks

of teacher support

9 hrs 8 mins

total video learning hours

1 year access

to the content

Homework

Optional homework assignments are provided for each lesson. Weekly feedback is provided.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6

Learners will gain a foundation in the field of ecology. We will cover key concepts such as trophic levels, species interaction, and ecosystem management. Students will explore the connection between the living and nonliving components of the ecosystem. We will pay special attention to the role humans play in our environments, and how ecology is related to the other sciences. 

Ecology is not only a fascinating field but is also important for understanding how our world works. 

We will investigate questions such as:
What is ecology?
How do we study natural systems?
What is the scientific method?
How do populations change over time?
How do ecosystems adapt to change?
What is the biosphere?

There is no textbook or prerequisites for this class, just a love of learning and curiosity about ecology. All necessary learning materials will be provided in the classroom. Classes are designed to encourage student engagement and follow their curiosity.
Each week we will cover a new topic in a 30-40 minute lecture that builds on the concepts and knowledge from the previous weeks. 

Optional homework assignments are provided for each lesson. Weekly feedback is provided by the instructor and questions are highly encouraged!

Syllabus

16 Lessons

over 16 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Introduction

 Ecology
Abiotic vs Biotic
Connections 
Science
Process
Scientific Fields
Scientific Questions
Reductionism and Emergence
Biosphere

1 assignment

32 mins of video lessons

Lesson 2:

Physical Environment

 Matter
Earth’s Context
-Spheres
Temperature
Pressure
Wind
Humidity
Precipitation
Weather vs Climate

1 assignment

40 mins of video lessons

Lesson 3:

Biosphere

 Biosphere
Tree of Life
Taxonomy
Eukaryotes 
Prokaryotes
Cells
Types of Life
Geologic Time
Levels of Ecosystem Organization 
Biomes

1 assignment

36 mins of video lessons

Lesson 4:

Evolution

 Taxonomy Review
Tree of Life
Traits
Adaptations
Genetics
Natural Selection
Evolution by Natural Selection
Speciation

1 assignment

42 mins of video lessons

Other Details

Parental Guidance

In lesson six we learn about life cycles of both plants and animals. No specific animal or human anatomy is discussed, but students will be introduced to the difference between asexual and sexual reproduction.