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Food Chain Teacher Resources

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532
2nd - 6th
3.0/5 Stars

Learners explore the interdependence of the animals and plants in tropical rainforests. They explore the importance of conserving biodiversity and tropical food chains. They create a tropical forest food chain and identify species that live in the Caribbean National Forest.


39
7th - 9th
3.0/5 Stars

Students identify species and components of a Great Lakes food web. Using note cards, they place themselves in the correct order of the food chain based on the species present. They discuss what they believe happens to various species over time.


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3rd
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Third graders role-play various organisms from a food chain to illustrate how a food chain works. In relay style, 3rd graders fill their cups (stomachs) and, in turn, fill a larger organism's cup (stomach) to visualize the importance of each organism in a food.


559
4th
4.0/5 Stars

Fourth graders study intertidal organisms and their role in the food web. In this food web lesson, 4th graders read the book The Sea That Feeds Us and discuss food webs. Students study pictures of intertidal creatures and discuss their role in the food web. Students are assigned a sea creature and connect them with yarn to illustrate a food chain. Students study the roles in the food web and sing a related song.


100
4th - 6th
4.0/5 Stars

Learners investigate the food webs in the Barnegat Bay. In this organisms instructional activity, students use a graphic organizer to illustrate the types of consumers in the bay. Learners use reference books to continue to research the animals found in the Barnegat Bay.


760
3rd - 12th
4.0/5 Stars

Students explain the main concepts of food webs and food chains. They describe the role of animals, plants, and other organisms in cycling energy and matter through a food web by creating mobiles. Lesson contains adaptations for all levels.


1,548
6th - 12th
4.0/5 Stars

In this marine food web worksheet, students create a food web from information given about the consumers and what they are consuming. Students determine the level of consumer for a list of organisms. This worksheet has 2 graphic organizers and 6 short answer questions.


In this food chains worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle by placing 16 terms into the puzzle that match the clues given. Students review food webs, biomass pyramids, and the water cycle.


1,517
4th
4.0/5 Stars

Fourth graders study food chains, producers, consumers, and decomposers. They play a food chain game and create food chain mobiles or posters. They take a nature hike around the school and observe various parts of a food chain.


592
6th - 7th
4.0/5 Stars

Students model a food web and create a miniature ecosystem. In this animal interactions lesson plan, students engage in a role playing game which simulates a food web. Students then build miniature ecosystems using pop bottles, snails, plants and soil.