Where Do Humans Belong in a Food Chain? Activity

Food chains usually focus on plants, herbivores, and predators—but where do humans fit in?

This engaging ‘Where Do Humans Belong in a Food Chain?’ Activity helps students explore the role humans play in food chains and food webs. Students will think critically about whether humans are producers or consumers, what types of consumers we are, and how our choices can influence entire ecosystems.

This ‘Where Do Humans Belong in a Food Chain?’ Activity sheet is a fantastic way to move beyond simple predator-prey examples and examine real-world food chain relationships.

Humans in Food Chains Worksheet

In this activity, students will:

• Identify humans as omnivores and consumers
• Examine examples of simple food chains that include humans
• Reflect on how human actions can disrupt or support ecosystems

The worksheet encourages students to apply their understanding of producers and consumers as they explore the role of humans in ecosystems.

Download This Printable Human Food Chain Activity Sheet

This Human Food Chain Activity Sheet is a breeze to download and use! To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow to download the printable PDF or editable Google Slides resource file.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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