Web Of Life

Lesson Overview

All parts of an ecosystem are connected and interdependent.

Objectives

• Students will understand that living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) components of ecosystems are connected.
• Students will be familiar with predator-prey relationships.
• Students will understand how human impacts can disrupt an ecosystem.
• Students will brainstorm ways to protect and restore ecosystems.

Grade Level: K-2, 3-5
Subject: Environmental Science, Life Science, Physical Science, Conservation
Concept: Systems and System Models, Energy and Matter
Type: Classroom
Standard: 5-LS2-1, 5-PS3-1
Duration: 30-45 Minutes