Introduction
Hello Vikings!
Today you are going to continue your ecosystem journey! Follow the directions and links to discover new information on the different types of ecosystems and who lives in each! Read carefully and have fun!
Task
Dear Vikings,
Today you will explore different components which make up an ecosystem. These components are on today's webquest to provide you with additional information about ecosystems.
Materials Needed Today:
- Question Guide
- Pencil
- Computer
- Headphones
- A Positive Attitude!
Directions:
Click on the Links provided and explore the each website's information, videos, quizzes, games and simulations. 
Process
Directions: Complete all the activities in the "Living Things" category using the following website http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities.html. Click on the activities below to start learning about "Living Things"!
Activities: Click on each link to play the games!
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Learning about living things is a very important part of science. Humans like yourself are part of this group and the more you can learn about how your body works the better. There are also lots of games & activities to do with other living things such as animals & plants. |
Evaluation
http://eschooltoday.com/ecosystems/what-is-an-ecosystem.html
Click on the link above in order to answer the following questions on the Question Guide.
Conclusion
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/index.htm
Click on "Ecosystems"
Click on a link and watch the short video on the topic. After the video, test yourself by clicking on the quiz link and take the quiz. Write down your results by the title of each video to turn into the teacher.
Required Video Titles:
- Symbiosis
- Food Chains
- Food Webs
- Changes in Ecosystems
- Population Growth
Then watch: http://www.neok12.com/video/Ecosystems/zX655b67006848597c5a5502.htm
Watch the videos for different relationships between organisms. Some relationships are helpful and harmful.
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/index.htm
Click on "Animals"
Click on a link and watch the short video on the topic. After the video, test yourself by clicking on the quiz link and take the quiz. Write down your results by the title of each video to turn into the teacher.
Required Video Titles:
- Invertebrates
- Vertebrates
- Animal Adaptations
- Animal Life Cycles
- The Kingdoms of Life
- Animal Cells
- Animal Organ Systems
Then, click on the following link: http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/lsps07.sci.life.oate.ecosystem/analyzing-an-ecosystem/.
Click "Launch" then follow the directions and steps in order to complete the activity.
The Habitable Planet
Overview
As you learned, ecosystems are a complex and delicate balancing game. The addition or removal of one species affects many other species with which it might compete for, or provide food. In this lab you will get a chance to "build your own" ecosystem, and explore the effects of these interrelationships.
http://www.learner.org/courses/envsci/interactives/ecology/ Then click "Open Simulator".
Credits
Enjoy these funny and interesting videos on animals!