Ecosystems
Name an example of an ecosystem.
For example: grassland, ocean, tundra, etc.
What are some types of changes that can happen in an ecosystem?
What do all food chains start with? Why?
The sun because it gives energy.
Make a sentence using can.
Example: Can I go to the bathroom?
What is a perspective?
A way of seeing or thinking about something.
What is an ecosystem?
An ecosystem is a community where living things interact with non-living things in a specific area.
Give an example of a natural change and a human-caused change.
For example: Natural: seasons. Human-caused: pollution.
What is a food chain?
A food chain shows who eats whom in an ecosystem.
Which word shows ability: can or should?
Can
Give one example of a perspective.
For example: A farmer wants more land to grow more crops or An animal needs the land as a habitat.
What is one living thing and one non-living thing you might find in an ecosystem?
For example: Water and fish.
How can a change affect living things?
It can affect their food, water, shelter, or survival.
What is a producer?
A living thing that makes (produces) its own food, such as a plant.
Which word gives advice: can or should?
Should
Can two people have different perspectives about the same thing? Why?
Yes, because they have different experiences, needs, or goals.
How do living things depend on their ecosystem?
Ecosystems provide food, water, shelter, and space to live.
How do living things adapt to changes in their ecosystem?
For example: A camel stores water, a polar bear has thick fur, etc.
What might happen if one part of a food chain disappears?
Other living things may have less food or too much food.
Make a sentence using should about protecting ecosystems.
Example: People should throw their trash in the bin.
Can two different perspectives both be correct? Why?
Yes. People may focus on different needs or parts of the situation.
Why do different ecosystems have different plants and animals?
Different ecosystems have different conditions (weather, climate, etc.), so living things adapt to survive there.
Can a change help some living things and harm others? Explain.
For example: a volcano may create new habitats for some animals but destroy habitats for others.
Why is every part of a food chain important?
Example: Each part helps keep the system balanced and connected.
How can one change affect many parts of a system?
One change can create other changes because the parts of a system are connected.
Why is it important to understand different perspectives before making a decision?
Example: It helps us understand what other people think and we can make fairer and more balanced decisions.