Standard 5.3.1
Construct an explanation that plants use air, water, and energy from sunlight to produce plant matter needed for growth. Emphasize photosynthesis at a conceptual level and that plant matter comes mostly from air and water, not from the soil.
Standard 5.3.2
Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information that animals obtain energy and matter from the food they eat for body repair, growth, motion, and to maintain body warmth. Emphasize that the energy used by animals was once energy from the Sun.
Standard 5.3.3
Develop and use a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment. Emphasize that matter cycles between the air and soil and among plants, animals, and microbes as these organisms live and die.
Standard 5.3.4
Evaluate a design solution whose primary function is to conserve Earth's environments and resources. Emphasize how humans can balance everyday needs (agriculture, industry, and energy) while conserving Earth's environments and resources.
Construct an explanation that plants use air, water, and energy from sunlight to produce plant matter needed for growth. Emphasize photosynthesis at a conceptual level and that plant matter comes mostly from air and water, not from the soil.
Standard 5.3.2
Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information that animals obtain energy and matter from the food they eat for body repair, growth, motion, and to maintain body warmth. Emphasize that the energy used by animals was once energy from the Sun.
Standard 5.3.3
Develop and use a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment. Emphasize that matter cycles between the air and soil and among plants, animals, and microbes as these organisms live and die.
Standard 5.3.4
Evaluate a design solution whose primary function is to conserve Earth's environments and resources. Emphasize how humans can balance everyday needs (agriculture, industry, and energy) while conserving Earth's environments and resources.