Description

Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems Task Cards

Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems Task Cards are a no-prep, fun way to review living and nonliving components and food chains in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.

Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems Task Cards includes 28 task cards, a student response worksheet, and an answer key. Questions are multiple choice, multiple select, fill-in-the-blank, and analyzing models.

What will students review with these task cards?

With these Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems Task Cards, students will:

• Living and nonliving components in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems and how those components interact
• Examples of aquatic (pond, lake, marsh, swamp, stream, river, ocean, and bay) and terrestrial ecosystems (forests, rainforests, grasslands, deserts, and the tundra)
• Examples of producers, consumers, and decomposers in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems
• Examples of food chains in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems
• How changes to one part of an ecosystem can affect the whole ecosystem

What standards are covered?

These Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems Task Cards are specifically aligned with the Virginia Science SOL 3.5, although they closely match most science standards related to living and nonliving components and food chains in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.

This unit has been updated to align with the 2018 Science SOLs AND the 2025 Science Instructional Guides.

Is a digital version included?

These Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems Task Cards resource includes BOTH a digital version and a PDF version. The digital version can be accessed through Google Forms and allows students to easily self-check their work. You can also use the Google Forms task cards to track student progress.

When you purchase this product, you will be given access to a link that will allow you to open the file in Google Forms. You’ll then share that file with your students.

What if I want to create my own science task cards?

Four blank task cards are included so that you can create additional questions, if needed. For these task cards, you will print the blank cards and write your questions directly on the cards.

What are other teachers saying about these science task cards?

• “My kids were SO engaged, and they really enjoyed this! Thank you!” (Yvonne C.)
• “Teaching 3rd grade in Virginia. Love this resource. Cute, engaging and a thorough representation of the material.” (Traci B.)
• “This was perfect to review types of ecosystems!” (Jessica D.)
• “This resource is very useful for checking special education goals. My students stay engaged and challenged. It’s also a good deal for the price.” (Eric S.)
• “My students really enjoyed doing these task cards. I put them into groups to discuss together!” (Lynn K.)

Don’t miss out!

Task cards are a great, no-prep way to review at the end of a science unit or before state testing. These Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystem Task Cards can easily be used as part of a science center, Scoot activity, or review game.

 

Want to save money?

These Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems Task Cards are included in my 3rd Grade Science Task Cards Bundle for a discounted price!

 

More science resources:

• Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems Unit
• Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems Jeopardy Game
• Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems Escape Room
• Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems Study Guide
• Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems Slideshow

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Other Information:

Check about my blog post all about task cards for games and activities you can play with these task cards!

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