Food Chain
In this ecosystem consisting of hawks, snakes, rabbits and grass, the population of each species can be studied as part of a food chain. Disease can be introduced for any species, and the number of animals can be increased or decreased at any time, just like in the real world.
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In this ecosystem consisting of hawks, snakes, rabbits and grass, the population of each species can be studied as part of a food chain. Disease can be introduced for any species, and the number of animals can be increased or decreased at any time, just like in the real world.
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Snakes in the Glades - Engineering Design
This STEM activity can be completed after students understand how organisms are impacted in a changing ec... (more)osystem.
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STUDENT FOOD CHAIN PRE-KNOWLEDGE GIZMO WORKSHEET
Working in small groups, students work to identify components of a food chain. This worksheet can be used... (more) before the Food Chain Gizmo to assess student pre-knowledge of elements of a food chain. The activity should be modified to meet the level of the students.
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Exploration par l'étudiant: Chaîne alimentaire
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Vocabulaire: Chai^ne alimentaire
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Vocabulario: Cadena Alimentaria
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Great way to analyze cause and effect relationships using data about organisms in an ecosystem.
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Great for Ecosystems
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Students had previous knowledge, but many "lightbulbs" went on and many more were brightened as they went through the process!
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Excellent, students were very focused and motivated.
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with advanced students quick way to visualize long term effects.
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