Science·Ecosystems & Habitats·language
Ecology Vocabulary
Use vocabulary for feeding relationships and ecological roles — producer, consumer, predator, prey, herbivore, carnivore, omnivore, decomposer, food chain, food web, nutrient cycle — and describe how energy and matter flow through ecosystems using these terms
Suggested ages 8–10
Learning journey
Your child is exploring how living things interact with each other and their environments — understanding food chains, animal groupings, and how scientists classify and identify different species in nature.
Evidence of understanding
- Construct a food chain correctly using producer, consumer, predator, and prey in the right positions
- Distinguish between herbivore, carnivore, and omnivore with correct examples from a given ecosystem
- Explain what a decomposer does and why it matters, using the correct vocabulary
Assessment prompt
Can Ecology Vocabulary draw a food chain from a plant to a top predator and label each animal as a producer, consumer, predator, or prey?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.