Hedgerows prevent soil erosion, capture pollutants running off fields, store carbon to help combat climate change, and provide homes for predators of many pest species. The biodiversity lesson begins with an activity that...

Galapagos Penguins are the only penguins on earth that live north of the equator (in the wild). In this last lesson plan a discussion on how the Galapagos islands developed their populations and diversity sparks the introduction. Two...

A critical look into the structure and function of ecosystems is here for young learners as a series of lessons and worksheet activities. Topics covered include land-based and marine ecosystems, connections to the water cycle, food...

Students create a diorama of the habitat of the fish of their choice, along with a research paper. They research habitats, the factors which affect specific habitats, and how fish adapt to different habitats in order to meet their unique...

What would the world be like with no insects? Ponder this question using a research-based STEM unit that encourages scholars to investigate insects from both a beneficial and hazardous perspective. They learn about insect behaviors,...

Students explore the growth of plants and animals. Through research and observation, students create a habitat for specific plans and animals. As a group, they examine the similarities and differences of living things. Students identify...

The following is a tutorial of food chains, food webs and food pyramids.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A close look at how animals and the environment interact with one another and specifically how the feeding relationships in a food web.

Jorge is a cook in an underwater restaurant. He knows a lot about food webs. Dive in and learn about it with him.

Students learn about the feeding relationships in an estuary ecosystem with this interactive energy pyramid activity. A second activity involves research and a video clip to elaborate the learning.

A video workshop examining how the Sun provides energy for all living things beginning with the process of photosynthesis. Presents current scientific thinking about energy transfer through the food chain as well as ways to deal with...

"Breaking the Food Chain" is a one page, non-fiction, reading passage about the food chain which links plants and animals. If the food chain is disrupted, it can cause plants and animals to disappear. It is followed by...

Discover how energy flows as part of a food web. Identify the ultimate source of energy for organisms on Earth.

Given illustrations, students will analyze the flow of matter and energy in food chains, food webs, and ecological pyramids.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Videos, texts, activities, and assessments about food chains and food webs in an ecosystem.

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

This module offers an in depth study of the fundamental components of ecosystems. Activities include mini-lessons with videos and student assignments.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Energy must constantly flow through an ecosystem for the system to remain stable. What exactly does this mean? Essentially, it means that organisms must eat other...

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.

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

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the marine food chain.

Use this TED Ed lesson, complete with video, questions, and links to resources for deeper understanding, to introduce the food chain.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how food chains and webs represent feeding relationships.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how food chains represent feeding relationships.