Ecosystem Chess for Modeling Energy in Ecosystems

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Science and Children

Volume

60

Issue

3

Publisher

National Science Teachers Association

Publication Date

1-1-2023

First Page

24

Last Page

28

Abstract

Have you ever seen a cat catch a mouse? Have you wondered why cats chase mice or pounce on a bird? These are two examples of energy flow in ecosystems, which can be represented in food webs. Energy flow through living systems keeps the organisms and system alive, thus, it is an important core idea for elementary students to conceptualize and apply.

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