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5.36 Model Movement of Matter in Ecosystems Worksheet

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Model Movement of Matter in Ecosystems - Which model or diagram best shows how that trace matter? (atoms) among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment; distinguish matter from energy. (NGSS 5-LS2-1; DCI: LS2.A, LS2.B; CCC: Systems and System Models; Energy and Matter; CCSS: RI.5.7)

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
Look at the full system model. Which description best matches the diagram without confusing matter with energy?
AA model with only animals and no environment.
BA model where heat is listed as a decomposer.
CA model with all arrows pointing to the Sun.
DA model with air, water, soil, plants, animals, and decomposers connected by matter arrows, with sunlight shown separately as energy.
Solution & Explanation:The best full-system model includes all major parts and keeps sunlight separate from matter transfers.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
Which set of evidence would most strongly convince a class that matter cycles in ecosystems?
Aa weather map and a list of animal sizes
Ba drawing of the Sun and one rabbit
Ca model with arrows to decomposers and evidence that compost helps plants grow
Da chart of sound levels in a forest
Solution & Explanation:That combination shows matter returning through decomposers and then helping new plants grow.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
Look at the ocean model. Which statement best interprets the role of bacteria in this ecosystem?
ABacteria stop matter from reaching kelp.
BBacteria help move matter from dead organisms back into the water, where kelp can use it.
CBacteria are only a source of energy.
DBacteria send matter to the Sun.
Solution & Explanation:In the model, bacteria act as decomposers that recycle matter to the environment.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 5 Science students. It aligns with educational standard 5-LS2-1 (Primary standard selected for this skill: NGSS 5-LS2-1. Students use models to show how matter (atoms) moves among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment and to distinguish matter from energy. Associated ideas named in the prompt: LS2.A, LS2.B; Systems and System Models; Energy and Matter; CCSS RI.5.7.).

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