This week, the 4/5th graders will be expanding their knowledge of food webs by examining the Monterey Bay kelp forest ecosystem. They will be using 13 different organisms to construct a complex food web, and , for the first time, the concept of competition will be introduced. Key questions to ask your student: What was the base of the kelp forest ecosystem? What is competition? What species in this ecosystem compete against each other?
Also, a side note: We will be starting with building our own land ecosystems after Spring Break. If you have large lettuce containers at home that you are willing to donate, please send them in with your child! We need them to act as terrariums for our insects and plants! Many thanks!
Also, should you have any questions about your child's science grade, please feel free to contact me at caitlin_jenkins@berkeley.k12.ca.us. Thanks!
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