The food chain is a simple way to understand how plants, animals and humans are connected with nature. It shows how living things get energy from food and how that energy moves from one organism to another. Every food chain starts with plants and ends with top predators. Learning about the food chain helps kids understand nature’s balance and why every living thing plays a role in the environment.
The Sun is the energy source for all living things. Plants make their food from sunlight.
Plants, also producers, use sunlight, water and air to grow. They provide food and oxygen for animals and humans.
Animals that only eat plants, like rabbits and deer, are herbivores. They get their energy from plants and are the first level of consumers in the food chain.
Some animals eat herbivores for energy. These animals, like foxes and frogs, are carnivores and the next step in the food chain.
Some animals, like lions and eagles, are at the top of the food chain. They eat other animals and have no natural predators.
Mushrooms, worms and bacteria break down dead plants and animals. They turn them into nutrients for plants to grow, completing the cycle.
The food chain is balanced. If one part is disturbed, it can affect the whole ecosystem so it’s important to protect plants and animals.
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