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Trophic Pyramids and Levels

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The bulk of this lesson involves the construction of both an aquatic and a terrestrial ecosystem in which to observe trophic relationships. Detailed directions are provided, as well as discussion questions, and assessment activities. Your ecology learners will learn by observation that energy is lost with each ascending level of the energy pyramid.

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energy flow, energy, trophic levels, ecosystems

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ecosytems, energy flow, trophic level, trophic pyramid, science
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Grade
7th - 9th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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