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Photosynthesis

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  • The sun gives energy to the plant so the plant can make its own food.
  • The plant gives energy to the rabbit or consumer.
  • The arrows point in the direction the energy flows.

A food chain shows energy or food being passed from one to another.

Food Chains

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  • The sun gives energy or food to the ___?
  • What do the arrows represent?
  • Can you explain the meaning of the arrow between the worm and the bird?

Food Chains

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  • A food chain shows which part of the chain gives food or energy to the next.

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  • Plants don’t eat things. They get their food or energy from the sun. They are called producers.

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  • A food chain starts with the sun.

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  • Food chains pass energy in one direction. The arrow means “gives energy or food to.”

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  • Animals are called consumers.

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Food Chain Reminders

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Where do the arrows point?

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