Characteristics of Living Systems
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Objective
Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment.
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Practice
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Describe the four spheres of the Earth system and provide an example of how each sphere interacts with the others.
Explain how plants obtain the materials they need for growth from the air and water. Include specific processes that occur in this interaction.
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Exit ticket
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“Create a model that illustrates how matter moves from plants to animals and then to decomposers in an ecosystem. Label each component and explain the role of each in the movement of matter. Describe how water and air contribute to the growth of plants in an ecosystem. Include in your explanation how these elements interact with other living systems and the environment.”
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