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NGSS5-LS2-1NGSS-2013

Matter cycles through ecosystems

NGSS·science·Grade 5·Bloom: Create·Last verified: May 17, 2026

Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment. Clarification: Focus is on how matter that is not food (air, water, decomposed soil materials) becomes food through plants. Systems may include organisms, ecosystems, or Earth. Assessment Boundary: Does not include molecular-level explanations.

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Components of Ecosystems
ecosystems · science · Grade 5
Understanding Food Webs
ecosystems · science · Grade 5
Understand Ecosystems
earthSystems · science · Grade 5
Understand Habitats And Niches
ecosystems · science · Grade 5
Create Ecosystem Models
ecosystems · science · Grade 5
Identify Ecosystem Components
ecosystems · science · Grade 5
Analyze Population Dynamics
ecosystems · science · Grade 5
Investigate Ecosystem Changes
ecosystems · science · Grade 5
Assess Biodiversity Importance
ecosystems · science · Grade 5
Explain Food Webs
ecosystems · science · Grade 5
Classify Ecosystems
ecosystems · science · Grade 5
Conduct Ecosystem Observations
ecosystems · science · Grade 5
Explore Symbiotic Relationships
ecosystems · science · Grade 5
Describe Real-World Applications Of Reactions
chemicalReactions · science · Grade 5
Understand Chemical Changes In Matter
matterProperties · science · Grade 5
Analyze Natural Resources
earthSystems · science · Grade 5
Understand Reactants And Products
chemicalReactions · science · Grade 5

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