Forest food web Illustration

Author:

Katie Hale

Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

President and Fellows of Harvard College

Collection:

Video and Image Data Access

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary

Abstract:

The lowest level of a food web includes producers, which are plants that make their own energy from the sun. Animals that eat these producers are called primary consumers, and consumers that eat other consumers are called secondary consumers. Decomposers break down dead plants and animals to release nutrients into the soil.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Curriculum Standards, Readings, Teaching and Learning Strategies

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

Curriculum Standards:

National Science Education Standards|California Science Content Standards

Conditions of Use:

Creative Commons Attribution 2.5
Creative Commons Attribution license unless otherwise noted on individual item.