Beyond the Bushfires - Bushfires And Food Webs

Students model the impacts of bushfires on flora and fauna through the use of food webs. They begin by refreshing their understanding of food webs before looking at how the loss of a flora species might affect their food web. They then explore the impact of invasive species who are given the opportunity to colonise an area following a bushfire. Students will then explore what happens to the food web when a native fauna species is lost. Finally, students reflect on their learning to produce a written piece outlining suggested actions for conservation in bushfire-affected areas.