Food Chains

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Topic 6: Interactions in Ecosystems

LO: SWBAT describe the flow of energy in a food
chain.

DOL: SW correctly describe the flow of energy in a food chain in at least 4 of 5 questions.

SCI 5.12(B) predict how changes in the ecosystem affect the cycling of matter and flow of energy in a food web
SEPs: 5.1D, 5.1G,5.2A
RTCs: 5.5B

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How are plants and animals connected in an ecosystem?

Respond
As you read, look for
information about
producers,
consumers, and
decomposers in
wetlands.

Discuss
At the end, talk with
a partner about what
you learned about
organisms in wetland
ecosystems.

​"Pass the Energy" (Ball Toss Game)
Student 1: The sun
Student 2: Leaf
Student 3: Grasshopper
Student 4: Hawk
When I say pass the ball, pass it.

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Food Chains

The table below provides information about the diets of different
organisms in a pond ecosystem.

Based on this information, CREATE a food chain that could be found in this ecosystem. Find the producer (plant) LABEL the primary and secondary consumers.

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Food Chains

Based on this information, create a food chain that
could be found in this ecosystem.

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SW correctly describe the flow of energy in a food chain in at least 4 of 5 questions.

After your DOL,
work on the worksheet according to your DOL score

Demonstration of Learning