Description

Engage your students in learning and reviewing AICE Environmental Management Unit 4.1: Ecosystems with this interactive, hands-on Tarsia Puzzle activity!
Students will review key ecological terms, definitions, and examples while applying their understanding of ecosystem structure, processes, and succession to assemble a self-checking triangular puzzle.

This activity helps students reinforce important AICE concepts such as:

• Components and structure of ecosystems
• Energy flow and trophic levels
• Primary and secondary succession
• Climax communities and biomes
• Characteristics of tropical rainforests, tundra, and other ecosystems
• Soil composition and nutrient cycling

✅ What’s Included:

• 2 printable puzzle pages (triangle pieces for matching)
• Student record sheet for cut-and-paste assembly
• Answer Key for easy grading or guided discussion
• Teacher Instructions for setup and classroom use

💡 Why Teachers Love It:

✔ Covers AICE Environmental Management Unit 4.1: Ecosystems in a fun and visual way
✔ Encourages collaboration, problem-solving, and recall of key concepts
✔ Perfect for review, stations, or sub plans
✔ Self-checking — only correct answers form the completed triangle
✔ No prep required — just print, cut, and go!