Coral Reef. Oceans. Lakes. Rivers. Ponds. Wetlands. Forests and Woods. Tropical Rainforest. Tundra. Biosphere: Ecosystems. The word ecosystem is short for ecological systems.
An ecosystem includes all of the living organisms in a specific area. These systems are the plants and animals interacting with their non-living environments (weather, Earth, Sun, soil, atmosphere). An ecosystem's development depends on the energy that moves in and out of that system. Quick Flicks. Explorer Pathfinder Teachers Page Give Us Your FeedbackTake the October 2015 PATHFINDER survey.
Let us know what you think about last month’s issue! Teacher's guide Download the Teacher’s Guide for innovative instruction that connects each article to the Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards. Ecosystems. Ecosystems The plants and animals that are found in a particular location are referred to as an ecosystem. These plants and animals depend on each other to survive. In a delicate balance, these lifeforms help to sustain one another in regular patterns. Ecosystems - Kids Science Videos.