My Role Open Response

This worksheet focuses on the bison’s role in ecosystems. Bison help shape the land by grazing, loosening soil, and spreading seeds and nutrients. Their droppings act as natural fertilizer, and wallows collect water for other animals. Predators help control their population, maintaining balance in nature.

Students deepen their understanding of ecosystems through real-world examples. Vocabulary like “nutrient recycling,” “wallow,” and “balance” enhances scientific literacy. The passage promotes ecological awareness and cause-effect thinking. It helps students connect animal actions to environmental outcomes. The worksheet encourages synthesis of information from previous lessons.