11-15 Indicator Species and Food Webs

Page 1: Agenda and Reminders

Plan for Today

  • Background on bioindicator species and food webs: Discuss the significance and role of bioindicator species within ecosystems and their importance in food web dynamics.

  • Food web activity: Engage in activities to visualize and understand food webs.

  • Create food webs using species at different trophic levels: Collaborate to build food webs demonstrating the interactions between different species across trophic levels.

  • Predict effects of species removal: Analyze the potential ecological impacts of removing specific species from food webs.

  • Combine food webs: Merge individual food webs into larger systems for comprehensive understanding.

Reminders

  • Lab Test on Monday: Prepare accordingly.

  • See study guide on Moodle: Review the provided materials.

  • Limited time: Time management is crucial during the test.

  • Allowed one 3x5 index card: Students may use a double-sided card as a cheat sheet.