Dissecting Food Webs: What Happens When Animals Disappear?

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In this one-time course, students will learn about the importance of food webs, different diet types, and the trophic energy chain in managing healthy ecosystems.

Shaelynn Settanni, B.S. Biology

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(49)

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11-14

year old learners

1-4

learners per class

$15

Charged upfront

Meets once

45 minute class

Class Experience

What happens when a necessary species disappears from the food web?
In this 45 minute class, we will be learning how food webs work, and why every species is necessary for ecosystems to balance and thrive (no matter how small!). We will discuss how each species' dietary requirements and environmental role affect food chains, whether they are an herbivore or carnivore, or where they land on the trophic energy pyramid. Understanding the differences in diets and environmental roles is essential...

Students will gain an understanding of food webs, the importance of them being balanced for a healthy ecosystem, and what happens when a key species disappears. They will also learn the differences in animal diets and trophic energy levels, and their necessity to food webs. The information given in this course will allow students to identify food webs in their own environment and what might happen if certain species vanish.

I will be supplying slides for the game we play, nothing is needed on the students end!

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

45 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

Meet the teacher

Shaelynn Settanni, B.S. Biology

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(49)

***August will be my last month teaching on the platform, with my final day being Thursday August 25th. If you would like your learner to take one of my courses, make sure to sign them up between now and then***

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