Grade 4 · Science · Lesson 7

Create Ecosystem Models

An ecosystem includes all living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) things in an area. Every component plays a role, and together they form a balanced, self-sustaining system. Understanding ecosystems helps us build model ecosystems and protect real ones.

What this lesson teaches

1Identify the key components of an ecosystem
2Plan and describe a model ecosystem
3Explain the function of each component in an ecosystem

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