Students identify the organisms found near their school or house and observe them.  In this food chain activity students examine how an organism gets their energy and then fill in a chart to create a food web with the organisms they...

Young scholars identify the role predators/prey play in food chains, differentiate between food chains and webs, identify factors that affect the balance in food webs, and propose solutions to protect endangered species' environments and...

Fifth graders explore how invasive species affect the Great Lakes. For this science lesson, 5th graders research invasive species and create a food chain involving the invasive species. Students discuss how the environment is affected by...

Students explore birds of prey and food chains. In this ecosystems and birds of prey cross curriculum science and literacy lesson, students brainstorm characteristics of birds after viewing photographs. Students view a video and document...

Learners become familiar with food chains.  In this food chains lesson plan, students understand that as consumers eat other consumers energy is passed. Learners understand the vocabulary associated with food chains.

In this science worksheet, students match the words given in the first column with the correct definition found in the second column. There are six vocabulary terms to define.

Budding scientists work collaboratively to reenact energy flow in a food chain. Scholars take on roles such as producer and consumer and perform tasks that symbolize energy flow in order to provide evidence of how much energy passes...

A lab activity is a great way to incite thoughtful questioning and scientific processes. Pupils will collect organisms with a Petri dish, make observations, sketch the organism, ask questions, then attempt to identify the specimen...

The Arctic food web may be more limited than other environments, but it has all the same components. With an interactive activity, pupils assume the roles of the components of an Arctic food chain. They move around and link themselves to...

Students interpret data to demonstrate biomass and number pyramids. They use information to draw conclusions and examine an example of biological magnification.

Students complete a unit of lessons on ecosystems. They participate in online activities, create a diorama, write journal entries, and develop a Hyperstudio multimedia project on a selected ecosystem.

Students explore the concept of biomass. In this plant lesson, students conduct a scientific investigation that requires them to observe plant growth and biomass.

Students compose a visual representation of the food chain cycle using Inspiration educational software.

Pupils describe the importance of having a balance ecosystem. After a brief lecture, students give an explanation of the properties of an ecosystem. They create a web, using yarn which shows how the various members of the ecosystem are...

Students use the EcoKids web site to explore food chains and the associated terminology. They answer the questions about food chains and their importance. Students use the Kidspiration program to add information to an Animal Fact Web.

Test scholars' knowledge of ecosystems with a 20-question pre-assessment. Assessment challenges learners to answer multiple choice questions, read diagrams, and complete charts.

Young scientists discover how sea otters' habitats have changed due to human impact. Through conversation, video observation, and story reading, scholars identify how human interactions change a specific ecosystem in both positive and...

Students role play a living wetland food web. They trace the food web associated with the items in their lunch.

Lead young scientists to discover insects outdoors. After investigating, students will record observations, learn about these fascinating creatures, craft, and role play.

From tiny organisms to entire biomes, young scientists examine the interdependent relationships tying all living and non-living things together with this collection of ecology resources.

What better way to learn about ecosystems than by getting outside and observing them first hand? Accompanying a field trip to a local park or outdoor space, this series of collaborative activities engages children in...

Fifth graders examine the concept of the food chain and define producer, consumer, herbivore, carnivore, and omnivore. They draw a food chain for a mouse and discuss the different organisms involved in the chain, and conduct an...

Students identify why humans are dependent on natural resources and the problems associated with their use and demonstrate how humans affect their environment. They also describe the different components and natural resources that go...