Theme: This theme focuses on helping students explore the components of various systems and then investigate dynamic and sustainable relationships within systems using scientific inquiry.
Matter is what makes up all living and nonliving substances on Earth. Matter has specific properties and exists in different states. Earth’s resources are made of matter. Matter can be used by living things for materials and energy. There are many different forms of energy. Each living component of an ecosystem is composed of matter and uses energy.
Earth’s Resources – Earth and Space Science / The Physical Setting
Matter and Forms of Energy – Physical Science / The Physical Setting
Behavior, Growth, and Changes – Life Science / The Living Environment