So while sixth graders were uncovering what makes something food, they were also wondering just what the trout eats! If they could figure out what the trout consumes, and at the same time figure out their predators, they could possibly determine what is causing a fluctuating trout population. The big finding: there are so many connections in the Great Lakes Food Web that the trout population can quite possibly be affected by one of MANY organisms. By identifying both direct and indirect connections, students are gaining insight into this complex situation! |