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Unit 3: Matter and energy in organisms

400 possible mastery points

About this unit

Let's explore the secret lives of organisms! This unit will reveal how living things harness matter and energy for survival through incredible processes like photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
Level up on the above skills and collect up to 160 Mastery points
Level up on the above skills and collect up to 160 Mastery points
Make science come alive in your classroom with free hands-on investigative activities aligned to middle school NGSS standards.
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Level up on all the skills in this unit and collect up to 400 Mastery points!
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