Background for Teachers
Garbage Getters
Decompsers are a fascinating part of ecosystems and food webs.
Learn more about the nutrient, carbon and nitrogen cycle:
- NSTA selected site, energy pyramid with a link to a decomposer piece- http://www.vtaide.com/png/foodchains.htm
- Nutrient cycle - http://www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org/kids/nutrient_cycling.php and for the kiddos from that page: http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/cool/natrec.htm
- Carbon cycle background- http://www.visionlearning.com/library/module_viewer.php?mid=95
- Nitrogen cycle background- http://www.visionlearning.com/library/module_viewer.php?mid=98
- Energy pyramid- http://biocab.org/energy_pyramid.html
- Marine energy pyramid (Australia)- http://mesa.edu.au/friends/seashores/energy_pyramid.html