Understanding Food Chains and Ecosystems

The video follows a class on a field trip to the beach, where they explore the concept of food chains. Students present reports on beach-related items and learn how different elements in the ocean are interconnected. Through their exploration, they discover the importance of phytoplankton and how food chains operate, linking various marine life forms. The class concludes with a better understanding of ecological connections.

What was the main reason for the field trip to the beach?

• To swim in the ocean

• To collect seashells

• To have a picnic

• To study the beach environment

What did Ralphie bring for the report?

• A portrait of a rock

• A tuna fish sandwich

• A crab shell

• The sun in all its glory

Why were Arnold and Keisha struggling with their report?

• They forgot to bring their items

• They couldn't find a connection between their items

• They didn't understand the assignment

• They were late to class

What did the class observe at the beach that helped them understand the food chain?

• A crab eating sand

• A seagull eating a crab

• A fish swimming

• A turtle laying eggs

What is phytoplankton?

• Small fish

• Seaweed

• Tiny plants in the water

• Sand particles

What do zooplankton eat?

• Small fish

• Phytoplankton

• Seaweed

• Sand

What type of fish did the students learn about that eats zooplankton?

• Tuna

• Shark

• Salmon

• Anchovy

What is the term for a series of connected food chains?

• Food chain

• Food web

• Food network

• Food pile

What is at the bottom of the ocean food chain?

• Small fish

• Zooplankton

• Phytoplankton

• Seaweed

What do all food chains begin with?

• Plants

• Water

• Sunlight

• Animals