NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas. LS2.A – Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems. The food of almost any kind of animal can be traced back to plants. Organisms are related in food webs in which some animals eat plants for food and other animals eat the animals that eat plants. Some organisms, such as fungi and bacteria, break down dead organisms (both plants or plants parts and animals) and therefore operate as “decomposers.” Decomposition eventually restores (recycles) some materials back to the soil. Organisms can survive only in environments in which their particular needs are met. A healthy ecosystem is one in which multiple species of different types are each able to meet their needs in a relatively stable web of life. Newly introduced species can damage the balance of an ecosystem.
The station can be monitored over time to see how the decomposition process progresses
NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas. LS2.A – Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems. Some organisms, such as fungi and bacteria, break down dead organisms (both plants or plants parts and animals) and therefore operate as “decomposers.” Decomposition eventually restores (recycles) some materials back to the soil.
Build a “log station” at your school or site
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices. 3 – Planning and Carrying Out Investigations. 3-5. Make observations and/or measurements to produce data to serve as the basis for evidence for an explanation of a phenomenon or test a design solution.
A squirrel may come to an oak tree for acorns to eat
NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas. LS2.A – Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems. The food of almost any kind of animal can be traced back to plants. Organisms are related in food webs in which some animals eat plants for food and other animals eat the animals that eat plants. Some organisms, such as fungi and bacteria, break down dead organisms (both plants or plants parts and animals) and therefore operate as “decomposers.” Decomposition eventually restores (recycles) some materials back to the soil. Organisms can survive only in environments in which their particular needs are met. A healthy ecosystem is one in which multiple species of different types are each able to meet their needs in a relatively stable web of life. Newly introduced species can damage the balance of an ecosystem.
Have students make a model of a forest habitat
<strong>NGSS Science and Engineering Practices. 2 – Developing and Using Models. 3-5.</strong> Develop and/or use models to describe and/or predict phenomena.
Have students present their research using digital presentation software
<strong>NGSS Science and Engineering Practices. 8 – Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information. 3-5.</strong> Communicate scientific, and/or technical information orally and/or in written formats, including various forms of media as well as tables, diagrams, and charts.
learn how it affects the energy flow and other aspects of the local
NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas. LS2.A – Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems. A healthy ecosystem is one in which multiple species of different types are each able to meet their needs in a relatively stable web of life. Newly introduced species can damage the balance of an ecosystem.
affects the flow of energy
NGSS Crosscutting Concepts. 5 – Energy and Matter: Flows, Cycles, and Conservation. 3-5. Energy can be transferred in various ways and between objects.
What changes do you notice?
NGSS Crosscutting Concepts. 7- Stability and Change. 3-5. Change can be measured in terms of differences over time.
Students can use word processing or presentation software to create their presentations
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices. 8 – Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information. 3-5. Communicate scientific and/or technical information orally and/or in written formats, including various forms of media as well as tables, diagrams, and charts.
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