Ecosystems Grades 5-6 Activity Bundle


From Food Chains to Bird Feeders
Food Chain Games
Students use custom game cards to model predator-prey relationships, energy transfer between trophic levels, and what happens when a species is removed from an ecosystem, building systems thinking through competitive play.
Biodiversity and Invasive Species
Using organism fact cards and data analysis, students investigate how invasive species disrupt native ecosystems, exploring real-world case studies that connect science to environmental issues.
Decomposition Exploration
Students examine how organic matter breaks down and cycles nutrients through ecosystems, understanding the role of decomposers in maintaining ecological balance.
Bird Feeder Engineering
Students design and build bird feeders from craft sticks, paint them, fill them with birdseed, and deploy them in their community, connecting classroom ecology to local conservation action.
What Students Will Do
- Play food chain games that model predator-prey relationships
- Analyze organism data to investigate biodiversity patterns
- Study how invasive species disrupt native ecosystems
- Explore decomposition cycles and nutrient recycling
- Design and build bird feeders from craft sticks
- Deploy bird feeders in the local community for real conservation impact
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| Price | $110.00 | $110.00 | $109.00 |
| Science Domain | Life Science—Ecology | Life Science—Botany | Life Science—Environment |
| Activities | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Students Served | 10-12 | 10-12 | 10-12 |
| Community Connection | — | ||
| Game-Based Learning | — | — | |
| Engineering Design | — | ||
| Data Analysis | |||
| Grade Level | 5-6 | 5-6 | 5-6 |
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Why Teachers Love Ecosystems Grades 5-6 Activity Bundle
Community Conservation Project
The bird feeder activity takes learning beyond the classroom, giving students a tangible way to contribute to their local ecosystem.
Game-Based Ecology
Food chain game cards make predator-prey relationships and energy transfer competitive and memorable, not just another worksheet.
Systems Thinking Development
Students learn to see ecosystems as interconnected webs, understanding how changes to one species affect the entire system.
Real-World Data Analysis
Organism fact cards give students authentic data to analyze, building the scientific reasoning skills that transfer to every STEM subject.
Serves 10-12 Students
One bundle covers a full small group with all specialized materials, making planning and budgeting straightforward.
Minimal Teacher Supplies Needed
Only liquid glue and hot glue are required beyond what ships in the box, making this one of the easiest bundles to prepare.



