Energy in food traces back to the sun
NGSS·science·Grade 5·Bloom: Apply·Last verified: May 17, 2026
Use models to describe that energy in animals' food (used for body repair, growth, and motion and to maintain body warmth) was once energy from the sun.
Clarification: Examples of models could include diagrams and flow charts.
Skills that teach this standard (1)
1 with free practice questionsConcepts covered (5)
Showing all Explain Energy Changes In Reactions
chemicalReactions · science · Grade 5
Describe Food Chains
ecosystems · science · Grade 5
Understand Energy Transfer
ecosystems · science · Grade 5
Understanding Food Webs
ecosystems · science · Grade 5
Explain Food Webs
ecosystems · science · Grade 5
Standards are re-verified against the publisher source quarterly. See all standards →