Mia's friends are fish-sitting while she is away on vacation. Zoe divulges to Sam that different animals need different habitats, and that there are both freshwater and saltwater ecosystems. Examples of the kinds of organisms found in each are mentioned, and the three ocean zones are also explained. Incorporate this resource into your biomes and ecosystems curriculum by including it in a lesson or assigning it for at-home viewing.

Concepts

ecosystems, plankton, marine ecosystems, freshwater, saltwater, water habitats, habitats, ecology

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Additional Tags

ls4.d, science

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Pros

• Cute computer graphics
• Engaging and educational dialogue between characters
• A summary provided at the end of the video
• Key vocabulary and Test Yourself quiz questions included

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.6.7 RI.7.7 RI.8.7 RST.6-8.9