Lesson summary
Students investigate the interconnected relationships within a simplified food web. Students deduce the impact on the food web when components are changed.
Learning intentions:
Students will...
- understand that food webs are representations of the energy flow within an ecosystem
- understand that a food web diagram helps explain the relationships between groups of different organisms
- recognise that food web diagrams can help explain the consequences when elements within a food web change.
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Lesson details
Curriculum mapping
Australian Curriculum content description:
Year 5 Science:
- Living things have structural features and adaptations that help them to survive in their environment (ACSSU043)
- Communicate ideas, explanations and processes in a variety of ways, including multi-modal texts (ACSIS093)
Year 6 Science:
- The growth and survival of living things are affected by the physical conditions of their environment (ACSSU094)
- Communicate ideas, explanations and processes in a variety of ways, including multi-modal texts (ACSIS110)
General capabilities: Critical and creative thinking.
Cross-curriculum priority:Â Sustainability OI.2.
Syllabus Outcomes: ST3-4WS, ST3-10LW, ST3-11LW.
Time required: 60 mins
Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium – Lead students in activities and ask questions throughout the activities.
Resources required
- Internet access, white board
- Student Worksheet – one copy per student
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