{"product_id":"wetland-biome-food-chains","title":"Wetland Biome: Food Chains","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eUse this set to support your wetland biome work. Students will explore how energy moves through the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ewetlands and how organisms depend on one another. Students will build food chains, sort organisms by diet and trophic level, and visualize the flow of energy through the ecosystem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1463\/8708\/files\/PREVIEW_Wetland_Food_Chains_flattened_combined_compressed.pdf?v=1776183719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1463\/8708\/files\/DOWNLOAD_PREVIEW.png?v=1766870170\" alt=\"\" width=\"170\" height=\"71\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"feq0l\" data-offset-key=\"5f2ua-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e⭐ Contents ⭐\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNonfiction Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach page presents one essential idea with brief supporting information for deeper understanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses real photos and a clear, repetitive sentence structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-size pages (PDF) can be projected as slides or printed for whole-group read-alouds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint 2 pages per sheet for a child-sized book that fits neatly on a Montessori shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforces key ecological concepts in simple, age-appropriate language:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnergy from the sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducers, consumers, and decomposers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerbivores, carnivores, and omnivores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of decomposers in returning nutrients to the soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterdependence within the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ewetland ecosystem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrophic Levels: Concentric Circles and Pyramid\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo visual models for exploring trophic levels:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA concentric circle layout, inspired by the Montessori Sun Game, showing energy flowing outward from the sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional trophic pyramid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor and blackline versions included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents sort plants and animals into trophic levels to visualize energy flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlank charts included for extension work or student-created models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet Cards and Sorting Mats\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCards feature:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA realistic image of each \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ewetland organism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe organism’s name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample foods from its diet (not an exhaustive list)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents can:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSort by diet (herbivore, carnivore, omnivore)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSort by trophic level (producer, consumer, decomposer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse visual diet clues to build food chains and food webs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood chain mats included, with and without decomposers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱🌏 Part of The Trillium Biomes Curriculum 🌎 🌱\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trilliummontessori.org\/biomes\/\"\u003eTrillium Biomes Curriculum\u003c\/a\u003e supports background knowledge and vocabulary development through content-rich, coherent science and geography instruction. Children build conceptual understanding of ecosystems by exploring how living and nonliving elements interact within natural systems. Designed for developmentally appropriate, inquiry-based learning, the materials integrate science, geography, and language development while helping children develop a sense of place and connection to the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eDownload Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis product is a digital download. You will receive the file in PDF form.  The download link will be sent to your email address instantly after payment has been processed - please check your Spam Folder for your \"Download Products Notice” email if you don’t see it in your inbox. To use this product, you will need to download it to your computer and print it.  Nothing will be sent to you in the mail.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's the difference between a \"Single User\" and \"School\" License?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe products are identical.  If you would like to use the product in multiple classrooms within ONE SCHOOL LOCATION, please purchase the school license. Additional school licenses should be purchased for each location. The Single User license allows you to print multiple copies for use within ONE CLASSROOM or home.  Files or copies may not be distributed to other classrooms, colleagues, or friends.  Files may never be posted in a shared drive or online where they can be accessed by others.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Trillium Montessori","offers":[{"title":"Single User","offer_id":43145541386307,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"School","offer_id":43145541419075,"sku":null,"price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1463\/8708\/files\/ThumbnailsFoodChainsWetlandBiome1.jpg?v=1776185738","url":"https:\/\/shop.trilliummontessori.org\/products\/wetland-biome-food-chains","provider":"Trillium Montessori","version":"1.0","type":"link"}