Make science reading meaningful and engaging with this Ecosystems and Food Webs Science Mystery Activity! This printable resource includes a 2-page informational text that explores how energy and matter move through ecosystems and biomes, with a focus on producers, consumers, decomposers, food chains, food webs, and biotic and abiotic factors. Real-world examples like pond life, forest habitats, and savanna ecosystems help bring the concepts to life.
Designed to support NGSS 5-LS2-1, this reading comprehension activity is perfect for Grade 5 science lessons, homework, or classroom tasks. It can also be used with high 4th-grade or early 6th-grade students.
What makes this resource unique is its mystery-style format. Students are introduced to a science case and work through a series of comprehension activities to eliminate suspects and solve the mystery. This adds purpose to reading and keeps learners motivated.
What’s Included:
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Mystery case introduction and suspect line-up
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Two-page informational text on ecosystems and food webs
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15 multiple-choice comprehension questions
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12 open-ended response questions
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Word search with 20 science vocabulary terms
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Extension activity ideas for deeper exploration
Use this ecosystem science reading mystery independently, in small groups, or at literacy stations. A must-have resource for reviewing energy flow and organism roles within ecosystems—all while making science fun!
