Monday, January 23, 2012

Ecosystems and the Food Chain

Understanding the Food Chain

1. Many of you probably have your won definition or example of what the food chain is or what it means.  Perhaps you've seen this explained in an exciting movie such as Jurassic Park or other sci-fi film.  Maybe you've discussed it before in other science classes.

Here is a cool little game that will help us see the connections between various parts of the food chain. Start here…

Now for some technical definitions and categories, let us read through some helpful information. Click here for an explanation of the various levels and interactions with in an ecosystem.

We can now take this information and watch a short video that helps bring it all together. National Geographic Kids gives us a good explanation.


2. Let's take a moment to use some of that great artistic talent that has been developing over the past few weeks.  Use your laptops to search for some images of your favorite animals, plants, insects, birds or other parts of nature.  Take a blank piece of paper and sketch your own drawing of your favorite part of nature and the food chain.

Here are a few favorites that Mr. Frisch wanted to share with you.






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