Relationships in an Ecosystem - Food Chains & Food Webs Key Stage 3 Science resource for Dinosaur Expeditions

Introduction

"Relationships in an Ecosystem - Food Chains & Food Webs" is a 4-page Science resource for Key Stage 3, linked to Dinosaur Expeditions

This resource is part of a set of 4 with the following alternate variants:

V114062 - KS3 Low Ability
V114063 - KS3 High Ability
V114064 - KS3 High Ability

Précis

This resource is for students at key stage 3 and relates to the ?Interactions and Interdependencies? part of the Science National Curriculum, specifically ?Relationships in an Ecosystem?. The ?on-site? tasks focus on the identification of fossil teeth and the construction of food webs based on the display materials found at Dinosaur Expeditions activity barn.

Contextual Summary

This is an on-site resource that is designed to be completed during the visit to the activity barn. There is particular reference to the fossil teeth that students will discover, and also the materials and models in the display area.

Curriculum Relevance

Science → Biology → Relationships in an Ecosystem

Implementation

Students will use an identification grid to identify the different fossil teeth that they will discover. The worksheet will then help them to relate the structure of these teeth to their function. Students will make careful observations in the display area to help them interpret and construct ?dinosaur food webs?.

Key Skills Practised

Making systematic and careful observations
Recording observations
Making predictions using scientific knowledge and understanding

Learning Outcomes

Students will be aware of the relationship between structure and function of teeth. They will interpret and construct food webs.

FAQs

Q1. What is this resource and which attraction is it for?

Relationships in an Ecosystem - Food Chains & Food Webs is a Science resource targeted at Key Stage 3 children, High Ability, supporting a school trip to Dinosaur Expeditions

Q2. Which Key Stage and ability level(s) is this intended for?

Relationships in an Ecosystem - Food Chains & Food Webs is designed for Key Stage 3 children with High Ability but is also suitable for younger students working at a high level or studying a specific topic, or as revision / infill for older students who have already covered this previously

Q3. Which areas of the curriculum are covered?

Relationships in an Ecosystem - Food Chains & Food Webs is a Science resource specifically targeted at Biology and Relationships in an Ecosystem

Q4. What are the main learning outcomes for students?

Students will be aware of the relationship between structure and function of teeth. They will interpret and construct food webs.

Q5. Does this resource have activities for before and after the visit?

This resource contains elements that are designed to be completed whilst on site at Dinosaur Expeditions and on return to school after the visit

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