Mr. Morrell's

Activities

Look at the picture above. It is an example of a simple food chain. The frog eats the fly to help it survive. This page will help you learn about food chains and food webs. Follow the steps in order. Print this page to record your answers if your teacher does not give you a copy.

Look at each of the following web sites. They will help you understand what food chains are and how they work. Take notes and staple them to your record sheet to help you remember the information you find.

1) Go to http://www.cas.psu.edu/DOCS/WEBCOURSE/WETLAND/WET1/identify.html

1. If you have trouble click on the highlighted links for help

2) Next, look at http://www.geog.ouc.bc.ca/physgeog/contents/4e.html

List the four main parts of a food chain.

3) Your last site to check is http://www.cas.psu.edu/DOCS/WEBCOURSE/WETLAND/WET1/mystery.html

Now you are ready to go on a Scavenger Hunt about food chains. Go to each site below to find the answers to the questions. When you are finished, turn your record sheet in to your teacher.

http://www.alienexplorer.com/ecology/e24.html

List three different food chains found at this site.

http://www.alienexplorer.com/ecology/e37.html

List two decomposer food chains.

http://www.alienexplorer.com/ecology/e46.html

What is the source of all energy?

http://www.alienexplorer.com/ecology/e46.html

Explain what the different feeding levels (4) are and who/what makes up each level?

http://www.waterw.com/~science/leaves.html

Draw a diagram that explains photosynthesis.

http://www.broadwaters.fsnet.co.uk/food-web.htm

What is a food web? How many food chains is the wolf a part of in this food web?

http://www.sharkspredatorprey.com/

Define predator and prey. Go t o this Web Site and have fun doing all the activities that are included. For your assignment, List all the different predator/prey relationships that the great white shark has.

http://www.oceanicresearch.org/adapspt.html

List two sea animals and tell how they use camouflage to protect themselves from a predator.

To finish this activity, draw a food chain that includes you! Staple it to your record sheet.