Young scholars explore DNA structure using materials such as Twizzlers, small colored gumdrops and/or toothpicks.

Students examine why certain animals live in only specific places throughout the world. Using animals, they classify them based on their characteristics and identify their basic needs. They also observe and compare the life cycles of...

Students examine the interconnectedness of living and non-living things that constitute an ecosystem. They examine fallen trees,insects, living trees, leaves, food webs, and forests. They conduct various activities and write poems about...

Third graders identify features of producers, herbivores and carnivores. They discuss the features that aid in survival for those animals. They organize animals into categories to complete the lesson.

Third graders research ecosystems, the work of ecologists, John Muir's contribution to the environment and an endangered species of their choice. They read books, participate in discussions, and write reports.

Students conduct an experiment to demonstrate how fruit fly populations are controlled by spiders. They observe a variety of environments with fruit flies and spiders and consider how vital spiders are to controlling the insect population.

Young scholars complete a unit of lessons on animals and animal conservation. They observe a square meter of ground outside the school, set up a model environment, analyze an owl pellet, grow bread mold, and explore various websites.

Third graders complete activities to become familiar with the content and vocabulary related to biomes and ecosystems in order to mainstream into the classroom.

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Students develop an action plan to prevent trash from becoming a problem in the future.

This tutorial review over food chains and how energy is transferred through them.

Explains the characteristics of food chains and food web; the different levels of producers, consumers, and decomposers; and the differences between food chains and food webs. Includes charts and a Venn diagram comparing the two.

Kids learn about the food chain and food web. How energy cycles and transfers through living organisms.

Omnivores, herbivores and carnivores are waiting for you. The food chain comes to life at this friendly site.

This unit contains interactive lessons on animal ecosystems, animal classification, adaptations, and food chains.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining important vocabulary involving the food chain. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on food chains that explains how energy flows through the chain, beginning with plants.

Learn how energy is transferred through the food chain.

This activity allows students to make a simple model food chain and observe how toxic chemicals can become concentrated in the bodies of consumers at the top of the chain.

Understand how the food chain works within ecosystems.

Take an interactive quiz over food chains. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.

Brush up on food chain vocabulary before taking this interactive quiz. Check the box for the correct answers throughout the assessment.

A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on food webs that explains the difference between food webs and food chains, and the relationships that exist between organisms.

Learn how scientists classify different types of organisms in an ecosystem or in a food chain by their role and function as either a producer, a consumer, or a decomposer. Then play a game that tests your understanding of these important...