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Description
This fascinating video provides a glimpse into the world of entomologist David Roubik as he investigates tropical bee biology. From capturing specimens to examining pollen grains under a microscope students are able to see science in action while deepening their understanding of biological relationships.
General Assessment
Recommendation of how and where to use it
This video supports Grade 6-8 science outcomes related to biological diversity, interactions within ecosystem and plant biology. There is also an important link between healthy ecosystems and pollinators which supports discussions about sustainable food production. The film provides an excellent overview of scientific processes and techniques used to collect data and perform field surveys.
A class could use the video as the basis of a community action project where students work alongside naturalists to collect data about a local species at risk. The field information could be used to define and implement conservation strategies like a public awareness campaign or habitat restoration.
Relevant Curriculum Units
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- Alberta
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- Grade 6
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- Science
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- Living Systems: Understandings of the living world, Earth, and space are deepened through investigating natural systems and their interactions
- Grade 7
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- Science
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- Interactions and Ecosystems
- Plants for Food and Fibre
- Manitoba
- Newfoundland & Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
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- Grade 6
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- Science
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- Life Systems: Diversity of Living Things
- Grade 7
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- Science
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- Interactions and Ecosystems
- Grade 8
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- Science
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- Interactions in Our Environment
- Ontario
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- Grade 6
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- Science & Technology
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- Life Systems: Biodiversity
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- Science & Technology
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- Life Systems: Interactions in the Environment
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- Quebec
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- Grade 6
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- Living Things
- Grade 7
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- Science & Technology
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- The Living World
- Grade 8
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- Science & Technology
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- The Living World
- Saskatchewan
Themes Addressed
Ecosystems (2)
- Biodiversity
- Interdependence
