ALEX Classroom Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [SC2015] (5) 11 :

11 ) Create a model to illustrate the transfer of matter among producers; consumers, including scavengers and decomposers; and the environment.

[SC2015] (5) 14 :

14 ) Use a model to represent how any two systems, specifically the atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, and/or hydrosphere, interact and support life (e.g., influence of the ocean on ecosystems, landform shape, and climate; influence of the atmosphere on landforms and ecosystems through weather and climate; influence of mountain ranges on winds and clouds in the atmosphere).

[DLIT] (3) 12 :

6) Describe the function of a flowchart.

[DLIT] (4) 11 :

5) Use flowcharts to create a plan or algorithm.

[DLIT] (6) 12 :

6) Identify steps in developing solutions to complex problems using computational thinking.

Steve Trash teaches kids about science with fun and magic. The show is filmed in Alabama.

Ecosystems are not only the places where living things live, but also the connections between the living things in those places. Steve explores this cool idea and then tries to figure out the logical steps needed to get computer program to play the game rock paper scissors with him.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [SC2015] (5) 11 :

11 ) Create a model to illustrate the transfer of matter among producers; consumers, including scavengers and decomposers; and the environment.

Bring on the ants! Players send leafcutter ants and mushrooms—two important rainforest decomposers—into the leaf litter that is built-up on the forest floor, in this interactive game from PLUM LANDING™. In the process, they make healthy new soil that will provide nutrients for other organisms.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [SC2015] (5) 11 :

11 ) Create a model to illustrate the transfer of matter among producers; consumers, including scavengers and decomposers; and the environment.

In this lesson, students will be able to identify the producers, consumers, and decomposers and sort them with their group to create a food chain.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [SC2015] (5) 11 :

11 ) Create a model to illustrate the transfer of matter among producers; consumers, including scavengers and decomposers; and the environment.

The classroom resource provides a video that will describe the interactions between organisms in a food chain. There is also a short test that can be used to assess students' understanding. Students can use the information presented in this video to create their own model that shows the transfer of matter between organisms. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [SC2015] (5) 11 :

11 ) Create a model to illustrate the transfer of matter among producers; consumers, including scavengers and decomposers; and the environment.

The classroom resource provides a video that will describe the interactions between organisms in a food web. There is also a short test that can be used to assess students' understanding. Students can use the information presented in this video to create their own model that shows the transfer of matter between organisms.