Reproduce the food web listed below. Sloths Yanomamo Tribe Children Write a single web component on each card. When finished, punch a hole in the two top corners of each card and string a piece of yarn about two feet in length through the holes, tying a loop that can later be placed over the student's head. These cards will be worn by the students to identify their role clearly to the entire class while playing the game. Have students draw role cards from a hat, and put them on so their roles are visible.
Students form a circle.
The student that represents the Kapok Tree stands in the middle of the circle, holding a long dowel upright, with 30 strings attached. Students will create mobiles to reveal their understanding of the rainforest ecosystem. Students will also be evaluated informally during question time, when we wrap up the activity. While in group discussion, I will observe whether students understand the concept of interdependence. Appendix A Students stand in a circle.