Organisms of the Prairie

Organisms of the Prairie Lubber Grasshopper Your group will investigate this type of organism that lives in the prairie. You will be the “experts” for these organisms and will report back to the entire class.

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List both common and scientific names. How do these organisms get their energy? Where do they live in the prairie? What animals eat them? Are they producers or consumers? List any other interesting facts. Draw a picture of the Lubber grasshopper.

Organisms of the Prairie Annelids-Segmented Worms

Your group will investigate this type of organism that lives in the prairie. You will be the “experts” for these organisms and will report back to the entire class.

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List a few examples of segmented worms, use both common and scientific names. Where do they live? What do they eat? Are they omnivores, herbivores or carnivores? Who eats them? Are they producers or consumers? If they are a consumer what level? List any other interesting facts. Draw a picture for each.

Organisms of the Prairie Birds

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List a few examples of birds found in an Illinois prairie, use both common and scientific names. Where do they live? What do they eat? Are they omnivores, herbivores or carnivores? Who eats them? Are they producers or consumers? If they are a consumer what level? List any other interesting facts. Draw a picture for each.

Organisms of the Prairie Reptiles

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List a few examples of reptiles that live in the Illinois prairie use both common and scientific names. Where do they live? What do they eat? Are they omnivores, herbivores or carnivores? Who eats them? Are they producers or consumers? If they are a consumer what level? List any other interesting facts. Draw a picture for each.

Organisms of the Prairie Grasses Your group will investigate this type of organism that lives in the prairie. You will be the “experts” for these organisms and will report back to the entire class.

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List a few examples of grasses found in the Illinois pairie, use both common and scientific names. Who eats them? Are they producers or consumers? If they are a consumer what level? List any other interesting facts. Draw a picture for each.

Organisms of the Prairie Small Mammals

Your group will investigate this type of organism that lives in the Prairie. You will be the “experts” for these organisms and will report back to the entire class.

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List a few examples of small mammals; use both common and scientific names. How do these organisms get their energy? Where do they live in the prairie? What animals eat them? Are they producers or consumers? List any other interesting facts. Draw a picture for each.