Ms. Jamie's Ecosystem WebQuest

Introduction

Ms. Jamie's 5th Grade Class

Science- Biology

This week we will be exploring the importance of all animals and creatures in an ecosystem!

Task

This week, each group will be assigned a different living organism within the ecosystem and explore the internet looking for information on it.

What do these animals eat? How do these animals survive? What would happen to the animal should changes to it's ecosystem be made?

At the end week, each group will present their findings in a powerpoint presentation to the class.

Process

Every group should watch this video to learn more about ecosystems and how they work: 

Group 1: Plants- Your task is to learn about the importance of plants (producers) in the ecosystem and the food chain! Follow this link to more about plants: http://citadel.sjfc.edu/students/naa07113/e-port/producers.html

Group 2: Grasshoppers- Your task is to learn about the importance of bugs, and consumers of plants. This week, you will learn specifically about grasshoppers! Follow this link to learn more about grasshoppers: http://www.ducksters.com/animals/grasshopper.php

Group 3: Frogs- Your task is to learn about what part frogs play in the ecosystem! Follow this link to learn more about frogs: http://kiddyhouse.com/themes/frogs/

Group 4: Snakes- Your task is to learn about the role of snakes in the ecosystem! Follow this link to learn more about snakes: http://www.kidzone.ws/lw/snakes/facts.htm

Group 5: Owls- Your task is to learn the role of owls in the ecosystem! Follow this link to learn more about owls: http://www.coolkidfacts.com/owl-facts-for-kids/

All groups should put their learnings into a powerpoint presentation to show the class at the end of the week!

Evaluation
Presentation is accurate and informational 25%
Presentation is creative 25%
All members of group participate in creating powerpoint 25%
Information worksheets are completed 25%

 

Conclusion

Now that all each group has become experts on their assigned organism, we will present our powerpoints to the class to become MEGA experts on ecosystems and the importance of all organisms with one!