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Planet Earth II - Cities
This is a worksheet set for students to complete as they watch the Planet Earth II Cities episode. This is an unusual documentary because it looks at cities as a new type of ecosystem. Most of the episode is spent studying animals that have adapted their behavior in some way to thrive in cities. However, one emotional segment tracks sea turtle hatchings that become disoriented by beach lights and begin moving towards the city instead of the ocean.
Essential concepts: Ecosystems, abiotic factors, biotic factors, adaptations, urbanization, urban ecosystem.
Answer Key: Available for purchase at the environmental science instructor resources subscription page.
