Teachers, save “Is this an ecosystem?” to assign it to your class.

Page 1- Look closely at the picture. Be thinking about if the snapping turtle's back is an ecosystem. When you are ready to answer the question go on to page 2. Page 2- Click the icons to have each section read to you. Respond to the question, Is the mound of mud on the snapping turtle an ecosystem, why or why not? You may use the to write your answer and then to voice record. Page 3- Create a list of all the man made or artificial ecosystems you can think of using the tool. You may also create pictures or at photos . Page 4- Create your own artificial ecosystem. Remember you must show how living and nonliving things interact. You can create your plan in seesaw using the or or create a model in real life and share a . Then use the to explain the interactions between living and nonliving items in your ecosystem. When you are finished press the to submit your wok.