Script: Herbivores' Ecosystem Impact

Picture a classroom pressing play on a 20-minute episode that vividly shows how elephants, bison, rhinos, and other plant-eaters act as “ecosystem engineers.” The narrative should open with an attention-grabbing anecdote, flow through clear explanations of trophic cascades, seed dispersal, soil disturbance, and fire management, then wrap up with a concise recap and a short set of reflection questions teachers can use immediately.

The language needs to stay friendly to middle- and high-school students while remaining scientifically sound, so every claim must trace back to a reputable source. Indicate natural pauses for music beds or sound effects in brackets.

Deliverables
• 2,300–2,800 words of spoken content (≈18–22 min read-aloud)
• Google Doc that includes:
– Full narration script with in-line definitions for any technical terms
– Stage directions for host, guest quotes (optional), and audio cues
• Separate show-notes section listing at least five peer-reviewed or authoritative references in APA style, plus key terms and three to five further-reading links
• Plain-text transcript of the final approved version

There is no hard deadline, so take the time needed for solid research, clear storytelling, and a polished final draft.