Local Ecosystems
Science · 5th Year · Science and the Environment · 2.º Período

Local Ecosystems

Students conduct a habitat study to identify local flora and fauna. They construct food chains and webs to understand ecological interdependence.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Leaving Certificate Applied Science, Module 2: Science and the Environment, Unit 1: The Local EnvironmentNCCA Leaving Certificate Applied Science, Module 2: Science and the Environment, Unit 2: Ecosystems

About This Topic

Students conduct a habitat study to identify local flora and fauna. They construct food chains and webs to understand ecological interdependence.

Key Questions

  1. What plants and animals make up our local ecosystem?
  2. How is energy transferred through a food web?
  3. How do organisms adapt to their specific habitats?

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