Lesson Plan

Bio Build-up

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Trace pollutants through the environment in the seventh lesson of this series on the science of food. Looking at a picture of the plants and animals in an aquatic ecosystem, learners use dot stickers to represent harmful chemicals as they move from the producers through the different levels of consumers. A clear demonstration of the widespread, negative effects of pollution and the impact it has on the food we eat. Reinforce these concepts with a reading of The Mysterious Marching Vegetables, connecting science and children's literature.

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Pros
  • Provides worksheets in both English and Spanish
  • Sticker activity clearly illustrates how pollutants move through an ecosystem
  • A free copy of The Mysterious Marching Vegetables is available online
Cons
  • Ecosystem picture is small, not providing much space to place stickers