May 1st Lesson: “Food Webs”
- Engage:
- Click here for today’s video on Food Webs.
- What do you notice happening in this picture? The title of it is “Prescribed Burn”. It comes from a timeline from the National Park Service here.
- Explore:
- Spend 90 seconds writing down as many questions as you can think of about the phenomena in #1. (Actually set a timer!)
- Spend 7-10 minutes investigating, observing, and researching as much as you can about your questions on “prescribed or controlled burns”.
- Learn & Explain: Use the content below to learn some key information. Take notes as you learn:
- Google Slides
- Read pages 245-246 in your online textbook.
- Elaborate: Use the resources below to go deeper and apply the learning to new levels.
- Read this article from National Geographic that explains how controlled burns can help food webs in an ecosystem.
- Try any of the activities at Brain Pop for differentiated learning. Brainpop Food Chains and Webs.
- Do & Connect:
- Try to create the best food chains and webs to help feed the Dingo at PBS Kids Feed the Dingo! Your goal is to not only feed the dingo, but feed the organisms that feed the Dingo. Good luck!
- If you prefer, you may choose to watch this on Discovery Food Chains Create a Food Web.