HABITAT EARTH
Plunge below the ocean’s surface to explore the dynamic relationships found in deep ocean ecosystems; dig beneath the forest floor to see how Earth’s tallest trees rely on tiny fungi to survive; and soar to new heights to witness the intricate intersection between human and ecological networks.
Narrated by Frances McDormand, Habitat Earth features stunning visualizations of both biological and human-built networks (and of how they intersect), taking show-goers on an incredible, immersive journey through the interconnectedness of life on Earth.
Recommended for: ages 10+
Length: 25 minutes
Note: This film is appropriate for groups who are participating in the Earth Odyssey mission.
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The content in this film supports the following NGSS Standards (Performance Expectations):
Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for the role of photosynthesis in the cycling of matter and flow of energy into and out of organisms. MS-LS1-6
Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem. MS-LS2-1
Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem. MS-LS2-3
Construct an explanation that predicts patterns of interactions among organisms across multiple ecosystems. MS-LS2-2
Use a model to illustrate how photosynthesis transforms light energy into stored chemical energy. HS-LS1-5
Evaluate the claims, evidence, and reasoning that the complex interactions in ecosystems maintain relatively consistent numbers and types of organisms in stable conditions, but changing conditions may result in a new ecosystem. HS-LS2-6
Evaluate the evidence for the role of group behavior on individual and species’ chances to survive and reproduce. HS-LS2-8
