Ecosystems and Food Webs

Grade 9Science45 min

Learning Objective

I can construct a food web to illustrate the flow of energy through different trophic levels in an ecosystem.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Food Chains & Food Webs | Ecology & Environment | Biology | FuseSchool

Unknown Channel

Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œConstruct a food web using the following organisms: grass, rabbit, snake, hawk, and sun. Indicate the direction of energy flow with arrows. Create a food web that includes these organisms: algae, zooplankton, small fish, large fish, and decomposers. Show the energy flow between them using arrows. ”

Teacher Guide

Get the complete package:

  • Answer keys for all questions
  • Differentiation strategies
  • Extension activities
  • Printable student handouts