Introduction
The ocean ecosystem is one that often confuses people. There is a lot of different factors to these ecosystems. There is freshwater, saltwater, and coral reefs. You will explore the ocean ecosystem with this webquest.
Task
Your job is to explore the following websites and videos to gather as much information about the ocean ecosystem as you can. Then, create a food web with the information you learn. Take notes, a surprise will come your way...
https://marinbiome.weebly.com/biotic-factors.html
https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/143-marine-food-webs
http://www.biologyreference.com/Oc-Ph/Ocean-Ecosystems-Open-Ocean.html
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/geography/general-geography/ocean-facts/#!/register
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/oceans/take-action/marine-food-chain/
Process
In an ocean ecosystem, the food chain is somewhat simple but the food web is difficult. On a sheet of paper, create a food web and illistrate a food chain found in the ecosystem. Be sure to take notes on not only content that will be on your food web, but facts about the ocean too!
Evaluation
You must include at least 3 seperate food chains in your food web. The food web does not have to be illustrated but the individual food chain does. Take notes!
Conclusion
Suprise!! Quiz time. Told ya there would be a suprise 🤗. Use your notes and what you have learned throughout the webquest for the quiz. You CAN NOT go back to the websites.
1. What is the 'Realm of open water' called?
A Pelagic Zone
B The O Zone
C The Twilight Zone
D Square 1
2. What is the largest ocean on Earth?
A Atlantic Ocean
B Indian Ocean
C Pacific Ocean
D Artic Ocean
3. Which of these organisms is considered a keystone species?
A Kelp
B Sea Otters
C Shrimp
D Sea Stars
4. Which of these organisms is a producer?
A Seaweed
B Shrimp
C Sharks
D Lobster