About the course
Energy is the ability to do work – it cannot be destroyed or created, it just moves from one place to the next! Learn the importance of energy through the food chain from its source: producers. Appreciate of the vital role plants play in our ecosystems!
Understand energy flow by examining every part of the food chain from decomposers and consumers to producers.
Project
Energy and Plants
Course overview
Weekly Learning Plan Trailer
Energy Flow and Trophic Levels: Producers
"Energy is the ability to do work – it cannot be destroyed or created, it just moves from one place to the next! Learn the importance of energy throug
Energy Flow and Trophic Levels: Consumers
"We are all vital parts of the Trophic Pyramid, or Energy Pyramid. Examine the remaining levels of the pyramid: consumers! Grasp the three categories
Energy Flow and Trophic Levels: Decomposers
"Decomposers break down all dead organisms and animal waste to return nutrients back to the environment. Learn about this small but vital part of the
Energy Flow and Trophic Levels: Energy Flow in Our Ecosystem
"Turn your eye toward the real world by examining the environments around you. Review what you learned about energy flow and start finding out how ene
Quiz
Assess your learning with a quiz.
Recommended Materials
- Dry beans
- 11 Plastic cups
- Paper
- Pencil
Instructor
Ellie (they/them) is a Brooklyn-based performer and teaching artist. Ellie graduated from NYU with a BFA in Drama with minors in Applied Theatre and Linguistics. Ellie is also an environmentalist and forager, and they strive to lead a low-waste lifestyle.
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