6th Grade: Energy Flow in an Ecosystem

Students model energy flow by passing packing foam representing energy as producers and primary, secondary, and tertiary consumers, while decomposers recycle nutrients from cardboard (wood).

By Amplify Classroom

6th Grade

Science

Today’s Goals • Model energy flow in an ecosystem. • Recognize the role of non-living factors at each trophic level. • Language Goal: Students will explain how energy flows in an ecosystem and the importance of non-living factors. (Speaking and Listening) Duration • This Bite Sized Science Moment takes about 15–20 minutes and can be used in or outside of a Science block. It is designed to be flexibly implemented in your day! Standards • Next Generation Science Standards: MS-LS2-3, LS2.B, SEP-2, CCC-5 • Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards: SC.4.L.17.3 • Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills: 6.12 See At a Glance for Materials, Prep Checklist, and Lesson Preview.