Biogeography: Studying the Distribution of Species Across Space
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Provided by: LabXchange|Published on: April 27, 2021
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Synopsis
- In this video, students will learn about the distribution of species throughout different geographical areas, biodiversity, and species evolution.
- The video aims to answer the question: How does biodiversity occur?

Subjects: Biology, Geography
Authors: LabXchange
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- The video includes graphics and on-screen text to support student understanding.
- There is a time-stamped transcript that allows students to easily follow along.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students should be familiar with basic ecology concepts, including evolution, species, and habitat.
Differentiation
- Two questions are posed at the end of the video that can be used to guide further student investigation.
- The on-screen text can assist students in taking notes throughout the video.
- Students can create a graphic organizer, such as a concept map, to consolidate the information from the video.
- Because the video is long and detailed, teachers should consider pausing the video occasionally to discuss the concepts presented and answer students' questions.
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LabXchange
Harvard University’s LabXchange is a free online platform for science education, created with support from the Amgen Foundation. It makes learning science online flexible and fun, with interactives, lab simulations, and more.
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