Ecosystems & Food Webs
Duration: 2 Weeks / 7 Hours
NS CAPS, Page 15 and 50
NS CAPS, Page 15 and 50
After the completion of Topic 5 the learners will be able to:
- provide a definition of an ecosystem
- identify different types of ecosystems
- describe an ecosystem (e.g. the plants, animals, soil, water, sunlight, temperature and threats in an ecosystem)
- explain the relationship between living and non-living things in an ecosystem
- identify possible threats to ecosystems
- identify the three components of a food web
- describe the connection between plants and animals in a food web
- draw and label a simple food web
Content and Concepts: Please select a sub-category below.
You will need
Equipment
- Computer
- Data projector
- Speakers
- Internet connection
Powerpoints and Photocopies
Available on category pages
- PowerPoints
- Worksheets
- Quiz
Other
- Old magazines
- Large pictures of animals to form a simple food chain, e.g. leaf, caterpillar, chameleon, snake and mongoose