Description: What is ecology and ecosystem, classification of ecosystem, Why is biodiversity so important? - Kim Preshoff, ecological studies, Ecosystems | Biology – Life Lessons, Ecological Relationships, Ecology introduction | Ecology | Khan Academy
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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-is-biodiversity-so-important-kim-preshoff Our planet’s diverse, thriving ecosystems may seem like permanent fixtures, but they’re actually vulnerable to collapse. Jungles can become deserts, and reefs can become lifeless rocks. What makes one ecosystem strong and another weak in the face of change? Kim Preshoff details why the answer, to a large extent, is biodiversity. Lesson by Kim Preshoff, animation by TED-Ed.
Suitable for teaching 7-11s. We introduce the concept of an ecosystem, exploring different types and looking at the connections between the living and non-living components of an ecosystem. Subscribe for more Primary Science clips from BBC Teach on Mondays when we have them in: http://bit.ly/BBCSubscribeTeach If you found this video helpful, give it a like. Share it with someone. Add the video to your own teaching playlists. Create an account, subscribe to the channel and create playlists for different age