Food Chains Picture Sort

Cut out the pictures and work with a partner to classify the pictures. Glue your pictures in categories on a sheet of
paper. Be prepared to explain the reasons behind your choices!

Food Chains Picture Sort Rubric

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Neatly cuts and glues
pictures onto a paper.
Exhibits exemplary
behavior as part of a
group.
An active participant in
their group.
Able to justify their
classification choices
clearly and logically.

3
Cutting and gluing
mostly neat.

2
Cutting and gluing
sloppy and shows
minimal effort.

1
Did not cut or glue
pictures at all.
Causes disruption/does
not participate

Provides justification

http://www.education.com/science-fair/article/bracket-fungi-parasites-saprophytes/

Standard 3-2: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the structures, characteristics, and
adaptations of organisms that allow them to function and survive within their habitats. (Life Science)
3-2.5 Summarize the organization of simple food chains (including the roles of producers, consumers,
and decomposers).

Behavior as part of a group

Present?