Activity

Creating Chains and Webs to Model Ecological Relationships

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

The sustainability of an ecosystem depends on many factors and changes constantly. Young scholars consider these factors as they use a set of cards to create food webs. They review key scientific vocabulary such as predator, prey, consumer, and producer, throughout 

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have early finishers complete additional food webs
Classroom Considerations
  • Expects a solid understanding of predator-prey relationships
  • Allow time to prepare materials prior to the activity
Pros
  • Adaptable to different grade levels
  • Includes resources in Spanish as well as English
Cons
  • None