The Rainforest Ecosystem

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

dominant
recessive
mutation

Materials Needed

markers
tape
small pots

Safety First

Clean up spills immediately to prevent slipping.

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read and 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.

Step 2 — Do

Follow the procedure carefully, step by step.

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

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What is the role of fungi in an ecosystem?