Class Discussion:
Look at this visual.
Draw a diagram of matter cycling that is similar to the one on the above visual, but uses organisms from our local ecosystem using this organizer. Draw arrows between the producers, consumers, scavengers, and decomposers showing how matter cycles within that ecosystem. Share your diagrams with others in the room. What happens to the matter from herbivores and carnivores? What happens to the matter from scavengers and decomposers? | BIG IDEA 10: Matter cycles within food webs. Vocabulary:
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Let's Play a Game:
- Here are the directions & supplies.
- Try some of the game variations from the Teacher's Manual.
- Complete these questions on your blog post along with the ones below.
Reflection/Synthesis: Answer the following questions in your blog post. Remember to have at least one follow-up sentence for each question, when possible.
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