What is an ecosystem, and how does the sun play an important part in what every living thing eats? Find the answers to these questions and much more in this unit about food chains. Students discover what a food chain is, how animals can be both predators and prey, and how every food chain starts with the sun as they learn about food chains of animals that live in the arctic, Australian woodlands, boreal forests, coniferous forests, deciduous forests, deserts, grasslands, marshes, mountains, oceans, ponds, rain forests, and the tundra. Students can personalize this book by coloring the illustrations and tracing the key words in the space provided. Incorporate some fun and handwriting practice into science. A review activity sheet with answer key is also included. 21 pages total. Ages 5-10.
All measurements are given in both English and metric. This title does not discuss origins or the age of the earth. If you would like to explore the topics in this book from a Creation science worldview, a free download is included in the Learning About Science Level 2 bundle with links to numerous free resources to help you do that. I can also send it to you freely upon request.
sportsgirl_01 (verified owner) –
This is short and the the point, which I love. I’m using it for my 2nd grader. We use it once per week, while studying the habitats. And the food chains in these worksheets are also separated per habitat and so this fits in so great. And I’m very much into Charlotte Mason style, and so I’m reading lots of children living books, which teaches a lot of the science we are covering. But it’s nice having something to still turn to and give an educational, but short lesson with it. I think how short the lessons are, it really helps my child to comprehend it all. This last time, while reading to my 2nd grader, my 4 year old was totally into the lesson too and and begged draw her own “sun” on it also. I just had to mention that! It’s a win-win!
WriteBonnieRose –
Oh, that makes me so happy to hear, thank you!
kristy.kutanzi –
Writebonnierose.com was our main source of “textbook” (theoretical) science during our early elementary years. She writes at a level that students really can grasp (even the younger pre-k and k students can be involved!). We have paired this with a study on different biomes.
WriteBonnieRose –
Thank you very much!