Food Chains and Food Webs Years 7-8

This Level 7-8 Science and Geography program explores ecosystems and food webs, examining how living and non-living elements interact and how human actions can influence these systems. Through observing animals, hands-on activities and case studies, students investigate food chains and food webs, classify animals based on shared features and consider how changes to an ecosystem can affect wildlife.

Students will learn

• Biotic and abiotic elements within an ecosystem
• Structural and behavioural adaptations of animals
• Relationships between organisms within food chains and food webs
• Human impact on ecosystems, including the introduction or removal of species
• Ways to take action to help local wildlife

Support for teachers

• Great day at the zoo - access to trails and scheduled keeper talks 
• Teacher resources with classroom and excursion activities
• Pre-visit information to support planning and preparation
• Opportunity to celebrate learning and become a Fighting Extinction School

Choose your zoo experience

This program is delivered at Healesville Sanctuary, Kyabram Fauna Park, Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo, with each offering a different focus and experience.

Teaching guides include more information about the excursion experience and curriculum links.