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Discovering Nature’s Recyclers: The Role of Decomposers in Ecosystems

Explore the fascinating world of decomposers and their vital role in recycling organic matter. This Jeopardy-style game focuses on the characteristics of organic remains, the decomposition process, and the organisms involved, such as beetles and earthworms. Players will answer questions about what constitutes organic remains, the activities of scavengers, and the principles of composting. Through interactive learning, participants will uncover how these natural processes contribute to ecosystem health and sustainability.

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Discovering Nature’s Recyclers: The Role of Decomposers in Ecosystems

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  1. Nature’s Recyclers Jeopardy

  2. This is Jeopardy!

  3. What do all organic remains have in common? • A.) They were once part of a living thing. • B.)They lived part of their life in water. • C.)They were once part of a non-living thing.

  4. What happens when organic remains decompose? • A.) They rot • B.) They decay • C.) They break down • D.) all of the above

  5. What is happening to this bison? A.) It is growing B.) It is producing castings C.) The bison is decomposing D.)None of the above

  6. Which are organic remains?You have 10 seconds!

  7. True or false? • Dung beetles and carrion beetles are scavengers. • True • False

  8. What do the beetles get from dung and carrion? • A.) seeds • B.)Water • C.) Food or Nutrients • D. ) protection

  9. True or false? • Earthworms are not scavengers. • True • False

  10. What does the word “invertebrate” mean? • A.) animals that have backbones • B.) animals without backbones • C.) Scavengers • D.)None of the above

  11. What is the name of the parts labeled “B” in the diagram? 1.) intestines 2.) saddles 3.) segments 4.) hearts

  12. How are castings formed? • A.) Castings form when worms lay eggs • B. ) Castings are formed when dead worms are broken down by other organisms. • C.) Castings are formed when worms excrete the remains of digested food. • D.) None of the above

  13. Which of the following can worms digest? • Paper • Banana peels • Carrots • All of the above • Only b and c

  14. What does this diagram show? Write your answer on your scrap paper.

  15. True or false • Fungi make their own food. • True • False

  16. Which of the following are examples of fungi? • Cactus • Mold • Mushrooms • A and B • B and C

  17. Name the main part of a fungus.

  18. Name two parts of a mushroom

  19. Bonus 500 Describe what this diagram shows. Name the missing part.

  20. Bonus 1000 • Describe what happens inside of a compost bin.

  21. YES!!!! • Back to Jeopardy Board

  22. Sorry! • Back to Jeopardy Board

  23. Nope • Back to Jeopardy Board

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