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Unit 5: Matter and energy in ecosystems

300 possible mastery points

About this unit

This unit explores how matter and energy keep ecosystems humming! Learn about the role of photosynthesis in ecosystems, and explore how food webs keep communities connected and thriving.

Did you know that all of the energy in an ecosystem can be traced back to the sun?
Make science come alive in your classroom with this free hands-on activity aligned to middle school NGSS standards.
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