Energy Flow Through Ecosystems - Quiz

  • Due Aug 11, 2022 at 11:59pm
  • Points 10
  • Questions 5
  • Available Aug 11, 2022 at 12am - Oct 9, 2022 at 11:59pm
  • Time Limit None
  • Allowed Attempts Unlimited

Instructions

Energy in Ecosystems

gslides.pngPresentation

 

To-Do .pngFood Chains & Webs Review:

The Amoeba Sisters

Katmai Species: iNaturalist.org

Team task:

  • Create a food web for Katmai National Park including at minimum 20 species.
  • Separate one food chain (go for the longest one your web has) from the web and label the trophic levels. 

 

To-Do .pngFood Pyramid 

Create a food pyramid from your food web. Katmai Species: iNaturalist.org

Include:

  • Common AND scientific names for organisms
  • Labels for the trophic levels and roles in the food chain (ex: rabbits are primary consumers and herbivores)
  • How much plant matter will it take to sustain one organism at the top of your pyramid? 

Display your team's final food pyramid on chart paper

 

Respond (1).pngQuiz

Take the quiz to assess your understanding of energy flow through ecosystems. This quiz is a GRADE, but you may take it multiple times. Your first attempt is due today, but you have until the end of the unit 9/1 to earn a successful score. 

 

Read.pngAdditional Research: Biological Magnification

Divide the articles between people at your table. Take a few minutes to read, then share main points when everyone is ready.  (If you're done and waiting, you may start on the next task.)

*Bonus - What toxins may be biologically magnified within your food pyramid?

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