Living Things: Food Chains/Classification

Grade Levels

4th Grade

Course, Subject

Environment and Ecology (Agriculture)

Related Academic Standards

BIO.B.4.2.1 BIO.B.4.2.1

Describe how energy flows through an ecosystem (e.g., food chains, food webs, energy pyramids).

4.1.4.A 4.1.4.A

Explain how living things are dependent upon other living and nonliving things for survival.

Explain what happens to an organism when its food supply, access to water, shelter or space (niche / habitat) is changed.
Identify similarities and differences between living organisms, ranging from single-celled to multi-cellular organisms through the use of microscopes, video, and other media.

4.1.7.C 4.1.7.C

Explain the flow of energy within an ecosystem.

Compare and contrast the flow of energy between organisms in different habitats.
Explain the concept of trophic levels.

Expand

Web-based Practice

Access this resource at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revisewise/science/living/03b_act.shtml

Description

In this online interactive activity, students learn about/review the food chain. Terms are used to describe how a plant/animal is a part of the food chain. A "fact sheet" is provided, giving students information about how plants and animals are classified using similarities and differences. Information about habitats and how plants/animals survive/adapt because of certain characteristics/features. Students can test their knowledge of the topic by taking the test provided.

Content Provider

ReviseWise

Submitted By

Patricia Parkinson, Educator
Technology in Education Mentor Project (TEMP)
Niagara Falls City School

Living Things: Food Chains/Classification