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Energy Flow Diagram

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Create a diagram in which you illustrate the energy flow among organisms of a food chain in a particular ecosystem.

Include the following:

  • sunlight
  • 2 producers
  • 2 consumers

Write a 400- to 525-word summary of your diagram that includes the flowing components:

  • Describes the major categories of organisms, producers and consumers
  • Describes the interactions between organisms in your ecosystem
  • It has been stated that all energy comes directly or indirectly from the sun. Is this represented in your diagram?
  • Identify the method of energy production for the consumers and producers (photosynthesis, fermentation, or cellular respiration)

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Rubric for the Energy Flow Diagram

Requirement Points Comments
Content (90 points)    
Diagram    
  • A diagram is included that illustrates the energy flow among organisms of a food chain in a particular ecosystem
  • The diagram includes sunlight; at least 2 producers and at least 3 consumers
xx/30  
Summary contents    
  • A description is given of the major categories of organisms, producers and consumers
xx/20  
  • A description is given of the interactions between organisms in your ecosystem
xx/15  
  • An explanation is given on the importance of the direct or indirect energy from the sun
xx/10  
  • The method of energy production is identified for the consumers and producers (photosynthesis, fermentation, or cellular respiration
xx/15  
Mechanics (10 points)    
  • No spelling errors
xx/10  
Total points (100 points)

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