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Lesson 59 of 84 · Solutions
ExperimentThe Rainforest Ecosystem (Part 2)
What You'll Learn
Organisms in an ecosystem depend on each other. Producers make food, consumers eat other organisms, and decomposers break down dead material to recycle nutrients.
Key Words
- pollination
- photosynthesis
- vertebrate
Materials Needed
- cotton balls
- zip-lock bags
- labels
- seeds
- soil
- cups
Safety First
- Do not mix unknown chemicals together.
- Tie back long hair before starting the experiment.
- Protect your work surface with newspaper or plastic.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Read the introduction and identify the main idea of this lesson.
Step 2 — Do
Create a detailed food web for a local ecosystem. Include at least 8 organisms and use arrows to show energy flow from producers to top predators.
Step 3 — Observe
Look for patterns in your observations.
Step 4 — Record
Make a graph or chart showing your results.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What is the role of fungi in an ecosystem?