Look at the picture above. It is an example of a simple food chain. The frog eats the fly to help it survive. This page will help you learn about food chains and food webs. Follow the steps in order. Answer all questions on loose-leaf paper.
Look at each of the following web sites. They will help you understand what food chains are and how they work. Take notes and staple them to your record sheet to help you remember the information you find.
Look at the list of organisms on the web page and identify them as producers, consumers, or decomposers. Record your answers on your record sheet.
Now you are ready to go on a Scavenger Hunt about food chains. Go to each site below to find the answers to the questions. When you are finished, turn your record sheet in to your teacher.
Answer these questions on your record sheet.
List the four main parts of a food chain.
Write a definition for each word.
- Producer 2) Consumer 3) Decomposer
Look at the list of organisms on the web page and identify them as producers, consumers, or decomposers. Record your answers on your record sheet.Now you are ready to go on a Scavenger Hunt about food chains. Go to each site below to find the answers to the questions. When you are finished, turn your record sheet in to your teacher.
List three different food chains found at this site.
List two decomposer food chains.
What is the source of all energy?
What is the most important process in the world? Define it.
Draw a diagram that explains photosynthesis.
What is a food web? How many food chains is the wolf a part of in this food web?
Define predator and prey. Classify each animal mentioned on this site as either predator or prey.
List two sea animals and tell how they use camouflage to protect themselves from a predator.