Introduction to Ecosystems module 4DEE aligned
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This ecosystems module was designed as part of a 100-level introductory undergraduate environmental science course. The slides include learning objectives, an overview of trophic levels and the parts of an ecosystem with examples and pictures, and thoughtful discussion prompts to keep students engaged in the lesson, with an activity linked to the BioInteractive Energy Flow through Ecosystem web page. The Food Web Lab gives students a chance to work in partners or small groups to identify local trees and images of wildlife, apply internet search skills to find out more information, and create their own food web representing the ecosystem. The included quiz questions focus on key information in the learning objectives and may be a standalone quiz, used as a class review activity, or as part of a larger exam.
Source: QUBES
DOI: 10.25334/veaq-dg85
Author: Nielson, Patrice
Language: English
Subfield: Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7158846706
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