When you imagine an ecosystem filled with various living things, you may not think about the amount of energy that is buzzing around. It’s moving from organism to organism in varying amounts and it all starts with the sun!

WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 2 DAY LESSON:

• 7 page NON-EDITABLE PDF handout with student and teacher directions

• Paper model template

• Answer key

STUDENTS WILL:

• Research and create an energy pyramid
• Understand and provide examples of the various trophic levels
• Calculate the amount of energy transfer from one level to the next

MATERIALS LIST (most items are student supplied):

- Markers and/or colored pencils
- Scissors
- Tape or Glue
- Various animal pictures from magazines or clipart (optional)

PRODUCT IS ALSO FOUND IN OUR:

Ecology Bundled Unit

SEE HOW THIS LESSON ALIGNS WITH THE NGSS, TEKS or GSE

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Total Pages: 7 pages
File Size: 2 MB