Comparing food chains
I can compare the food chains that I have created with other food chains.
Comparing food chains
I can compare the food chains that I have created with other food chains.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A food chain is used to show the order in which living things depend on each other
- A plant or animal can be part of many different food chains
- Different food chains can be compared to look for what is the same and different
Common misconception
A food chain shows the full detail and is a true representation of what organisms eat.
Include explanations that animals have a varied diet and eat many different foods. A food chain only shows one food source at a time.
Keywords
Food chain - Animals eat plants or other animals. The way this happens is shown in a food chain.
Animal - An animal is a living thing which moves and eats other animals or plants.
Plant - A plant is a living thing that often has roots, stem and leaves.
Compare - We compare things by looking at what is the same and what is different.
Equipment
Scissors if wish to cut up images of food chains. Access to appropriate secondary sources.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
- Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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