Students will be added to heterogeneous groups of mixed abilities containing students who are currently exceeding, meeting and not yet meeting expectations. Together, they will select an ecosystem to research and create a complex food web. They will be required to learn and use appropriate scientific vocabulary, learn more about the biotic and abiotic factors of their ecosystem and explain the energy flow between trophic levels. Some groups may be able to visit example ecosystems in the local area, while others can observe webcams and interview experts in the field. Each student will be given a specific group role, and all individuals will be required to keep a diary of their group's progress.