Are you a koalafied biologist? The activity begins with research about human survival and our ecosystem. Then, an online training module simulates the effects of changes to the plants and animals in an ecosystem. Finally, scholars research food webs and their relationships. 

Concepts

energy, food webs, producers, consumers, decomposers

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have students research which changes are currently happening to Earth and the expected timeline of that change causing a major impact

Classroom Considerations

• Requires computers with Flash version 6 or later that are also connected to a printer
• Expects prior knowledge of astronomy
• Lesson is the first in a series of seven

Pros

• Provides ideas for accommodation and extension
• Includes discussion questions and ideal answers
• Works for individuals, small groups, or as a large group activity

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.6-8.4