Ecosystem Matter and Energy Flow
Learning Objective
I can describe how matter and energy move through an ecosystem.
Lesson Flow
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The Food Chain
Odyssey Earth
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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In a food chain, the flow of energy and matter through a community can be easily understood.
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Producers, like green plants and microorganisms, convert the sun's energy into food energy through the process of photosynthesis.
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Only about 10 percent of the chemical energy consumed by an organism passes on to the next level in a food chain, which is known as the "10 percent rule".
Practice
10 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe how energy and matter move through the Everglades food chain, starting with the sun and ending with the alligator. Include the roles of producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, and tertiary consumers.”
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