How to Find a Nemo Food Web
"Fish are friends, not food" is a quote from a shark trying to change his carnivorous ways in Disney/Pixar's 2003 hit movie "Finding Nemo". Though funny, the joke is nowhere near the truth. As popular as it is with the elementary school set, "Finding Nemo" is a science teacher's dream. Hidden within the funny and heartwarming story are some great science lessons. Capitalizing on the film's popularity with children, a number of resources are available to help teachers and students create their own "Finding Nemo" food webs.
Instructions
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Search the Film Education website for "Finding Nemo" student activity sheets. This charity, supported by the UK film industry, promotes and supports the use of film within the school curriculum.
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Print out activity sheet 18, and use this as a template to create a "Finding Nemo" food web.
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Search the reefED website for information about Great Barrier Reef sea life. Film Education recommends this site as a resource to use in completing your "Finding Nemo" food web.
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Search for "Finding Nemo" food web ideas on Teach With Movies. This fee-based website has learning guides and lesson plans for 300 movies, including "Finding Nemo." An excerpt from the "Finding Nemo" learning guide shows the connection between food chains and the movie.
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Search TES Connect for "Finding Nemo" food webs. This UK-based social networking and resource site for teachers is free, but you must register using your e-mail account.
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Tips & Warnings
Adapt any food web to a "Finding Nemo" theme by researching the Great Barrier Reef sea creatures and their food chains.
References
- Photo Credit clown fish nemo image by scalesy from Fotolia.com
