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In this activity, learners play a game to simulate the food chain. Learners take on the role of a plant or animal and use yarn to "connect" to something in the wild that represents a predator or prey. This process continues until the group creates a large web or food chain. Next, learners are presented with new conditions (i.e. cold weather) that affect the food chain.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 6 - 11
- Activity, Game, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Simulation
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 2 laminated cards of each item in the food chain list
- Pieces of 12" yarn
- Large paper & marker or chalkboard & chalk
Subjects
- Life Sciences
- Diversity of Life
- Plants
- Animals
- Ecology
- Ecosystems
- Populations
- Human Impact
- Diversity of Life
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Games
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- be mobile
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards
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- Free access
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Rights:
- All Rights Reserved, Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, ©2001
