In some cases animals and plants will have received the ball of string more than once and therefore are hanging on to more than one section of string. Time Out For Discussion Familiarity with the Background Information will help the leader lead the discussion. Have the group observe the web of connections they have made. Discuss what the web demonstrates about connections in an ecosystem, including the human connection. Plants, insects, animals, and humans owe their existence to each other.
Plants also help filter water that is then stored in mountains, streams, lakes, and aquifers.
When one member of the web of life is eliminated, other living things are invariably affected. See the Background Information for more about the web of life. Scenario Card at a time to the group. Have the group discuss the question at the end of each scenario. As you discuss each scenario have participants drop their string to show how an impact to one part of the web affects another part.