Ecosystem Matter Cycles
Grade 3rd Grade · Science · 50 min· 5-ls2-1, Requires Students To Use Models To Describe The Movement Of Matter Among Plants, Animals, Decomposers, And The Environment
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can use a model to show how matter moves between plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment in an ecosystem.
Warm-Up Video
Free School · 6:23
Understanding Ecosystems for Kids: Producers, Consumers, Decomposers - FreeSchool
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
An ecosystem includes all the living and non-living things that interact in a specific area.
- 2
Producers make their own food, consumers eat other organisms, and decomposers break down dead plants and animals.
- 3
Ecosystems can become imbalanced due to natural events or human activity, but they can often recover over time if given the chance.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Draw a simple model that shows how energy and nutrients move between the sun, plants, a rabbit, and decomposers in a forest ecosystem. Label each part of your model.”
Teacher Guide
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