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Forest Ecosystem Exploration Worksheet

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Forest Ecosystem Exploration Worksheet

Forest ecosystem with plants and animals

🌿 Part 1: Nature Observations

1. Draw or describe ONE plant you observed during our nature walk:
2. Draw or describe ONE animal you observed:
3. Circle the things you noticed in our ecosystem today:

Birds in trees

Insects on leaves

Flowers attracting bees

Animals hiding under logs

Plants growing in soil

4. What is biodiversity? Circle the BEST answer:

Having only one type of plant

Having many different plants and animals

Having no animals in an area

💭 Part 2: Partner Discussion & Thinking

5. Talk with your partner: How do plants and animals depend on each other? Write or draw your ideas:
6. Why is biodiversity important for a healthy ecosystem? Discuss with your partner, then write ONE reason:
7. How can humans help protect local plants and animals? Share ideas with your partner:
8. Complete this sentence: In our ecosystem, plants need ________ and animals need ________ to survive.

🕸️ Part 3: Extension - Simple Food Web

9. Extension Activity: Draw arrows to show who eats whom in our local ecosystem. Start with what you observed today:
10. Success Check: Tick the boxes for what you achieved today:

I observed plants and animals carefully

I discussed ideas with my partner

I can explain why biodiversity is important

I understand how species depend on each other

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