Seal the Loop - Marine Food Webs

Australian Curriculum content descriptions:

Year 7 Science:

• Interactions between organisms can be described in terms of food chains and food webs; human activity can affect these interactions (ACSSU112)
• Summarise data, from students’ own investigations and secondary sources, and use scientific understanding to identify relationships and draw conclusions (ACSIS130)

Year 7 Media Arts:

• Develop and refine media production skills to shape the technical and symbolic elements of images, sounds and text for a specific purpose and meaning (ACAMAM068)
• Plan, structure and design media artworks that engage audiences (ACAMAM069)

General capabilities: Critical and creative thinking

Syllabus Outcomes: SC4-7WS, SC4-15LW.

Time required: 2 x 60 mins

Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium – facilitate discussion and oversee activity.

• Student worksheet
• Internet access
• Access to local zoo or marine centre (optional).

Following this lesson plan is an ideal way for your school to introduce Zoos Victoria’s Seal the Loop program. You’ll be joining other amazing teachers in making a difference and creating positive environmental change. Go to Zoo Education Online to find further support for you to help you develop your own Seal the Loop program.