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SecondaryBiologyEnergy Flow, Pyramids and Bioaccumulation10–15 min

Energy Pyramid

Follow energy through trophic levels with a transfer efficiency, build pyramids of numbers and biomass, and track a pesticide as it builds up a food chain.

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Follow energy through trophic levels with a transfer efficiency, build pyramids of numbers and biomass, and track a pesticide as it builds up a food chain.

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MOE Secondary Biology: Organisms and their environment (energy flow, food chains and webs, pyramids)

Expected time: 10–15 minutes.

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