A critical look into the structure and function of ecosystems is here for young learners as a series of lessons and worksheet activities. Topics covered include land-based and marine ecosystems, connections to the water cycle, food webs, and challenges to the ecosystems.

Concepts

desert ecosystems, ecosystems, food webs, food chains, coastal ecosystems, marine ecosystems

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• There are several opportunities for cross-curricular work within the activities presented, such as designing a cinquain poem or completing Internet research. Use these times to reinforce skills and develop greater media literacy

Classroom Considerations

• This resource was meant to supplement a foundational understanding of ecosystems with more critical analysis and in-depth assignments

Pros

• Engaging assessment project in which pupils design a board game to teach children about ecosystems
• All worksheets, rubrics, and activity materials included

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.5.1 RI.5.2 W.5.2.a RST.6-8.1 RST.6-8.2 WHST.6-8.2.a WHST.6-8.8