Energy Flow of a Mountain Ecosystem

In this project students will research a mountain ecosystem. They will create a presentation of their ecosystem that includes information on animals and vegetation, which will also demonstrate the flow of energy through the ecosystem. Students will interpret and analyze the data to hypothesize what would happen if a species was removed or added to the flow of energy. To finalize, students will write an explanatory piece that describes the possible changes that would take place if an animal was removed from an ecosystem and how that would affect the food chain.

Resource ID#: 156957 Type: Project

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General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science

Grade Level(s): 4, 5

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Overhead Projector

Instructional Time: 7 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)

Keywords: Energy, Food Web

Instructional Component Type(s): Project, Lesson Plan, Learning Goal

Instructional Design Framework(s): Predict-Explain-Observe-Explain, Learning Cycle (e.g., 5E)

Resource Collection: NEFEC MSP K-8

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