
Exploring Ecosystems
Grade 4th Grade · Science · 30 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe the different parts of an ecosystem.
Warm-Up Video
MAD GARDEN Science · 8:46
What Is An Ecosystem? | Elements of an Ecosystem
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Biotic factors are living things in an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are non-living things like humidity.
- 2
Producers, like trees and bushes, create their own food, while consumers, like spiders and snakes, eat other organisms.
- 3
Energy flows through an ecosystem, starting with the sun, then to producers, then to consumers like grasshoppers, toads, and snakes.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Name three parts of an ecosystem and give an example of each from the video.”
Teacher Guide
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- Answer keys for all questions
- Differentiation strategies
- Extension activities
- Printable student handouts



