Understanding Food Chains

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Food Chains

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SubjectFood Chains

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Modify this to a 3rd grade reading level for both reading and questions: Name: Date: Scien Directions: Read the text, and study the chart. Then, answer the questions. The energy source for all ecosystems is the sun. Energy moves through a food chain as one animal eats another animal or plant. It starts with producers. privildossttiw tablOrganism Example Producer banana tree Food Source produce their own from air, water, and sunlight Primary Consumer monkey plants Secondary Consumer animals that

This resource explains the concept of food chains in nature, highlighting how energy flows through different organisms. It begins with producers like the banana tree, which harnesses energy from the sun to produce its own food. The flow of energy continues through primary consumers, such as monkeys that eat plants, and secondary consumers like jaguars that prey on other animals. Additionally, the document introduces decomposers, exemplified by mushrooms, which play a crucial role by breaking down dead plants and animals. This overview not only outlines the structure of a food chain but also poses questions to reinforce understanding of these concepts.