Can an area with no soil turn into a forest? Scholars learn about the process of ecological succession using an interesting presentation. It covers both primary and secondary succession in the building of new ecosystems.

Concepts

ecological succession, ecosystems

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Add the diagrams on slides 13 and 14 to science journals
• Go into more detail on primary versus secondary succession

Classroom Considerations

• Consider the maturity of pupils when introducing the climax community or change the term to better align with your curriculum

Pros

• Highlights vocabulary in red throughout
• Short presentation requires very little class time

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4