Food Chains: Producers and Consumers
Understanding the flow of energy through ecosystems by constructing and interpreting simple food chains.
Key Questions
- Construct a food chain for a local habitat, identifying producers and consumers.
- Explain the role of producers in an ecosystem.
- Differentiate between herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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