1. Trophic Level Assignment
(Can be done for extra credit in hours 5 & 6)

2. The Trophic Levels in Review
Producers
1st Order Consumers
2nd Order Consumers
3rd Order Consumers
Decomposers/Detritivores

3. Your job You will choose a local ecosystem (from list provided)
Brainstorm as many plants and animals in that ecosystem, write them down
You will create a trophic level diagram for the ecosystem (example pg 71, but no arrows needed)
Name each level (see last slide) properly
Minimum of 12 animals, 4 plants & 1 decomposer/detritivore

4. Local Ecosystems Your backyard or the OSH Courtyard
Elm Creek Park Reserve
The Mississippi River (in Minnesota)
Lake Minnetonka (or any lake/pond your are familiar with)
The Boundary Waters Area
A marsh land
Trophic Levels
Producers
1st Order Consumers
2nd Order Consumers
3rd Order Consumers
Decomposers/Detritivores