Last updated: March 7, 2019
Lesson Plan
Web of Life
- Grade Level:
- Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
- Subject:
- Science
- Lesson Duration:
- 60 Minutes
- State Standards:
- National Curriculum Standards: 4-LS1; 5-LS1; 5-LS2; MS-LS2
Essential Question
How is energy transferred between organisms?
Objective
Students will be able to explain how energy is transferred between organisms. They will also create a model showing this energy transfer, and explain the importance of diversity in an ecosystem.
Background
Plants and animals are connected in a complex array of interdependence known as a food web. Individual relationships can be depicted through simple food chains, and all organisms depend on these relationships for acquiring the energy they need to live. The vast array of plant and animal life found in Theodore Roosevelt National Park is an ideal example for students to learn about food webs and energy transfer through the ecosystem.
Preparation
Please see attached file for Lesson Plan and Materials information.
Materials
Web of Life Lesson Plan
Download Web of Life Lesson Plan
Procedure
Download the lesson plan PDF at the top of the page and follow the instructions within.
Vocabulary
Food web; Producer; Primary consumer; Secondary consumer; Decomposer; Interconnection