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Ecosystem Energy Flow: Food Chains and Webs
4th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
6 lessons
Goal
Construct and interpret food chains and food webs to trace the movement of energy and nutrient cycling across habitats.
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Curriculum Framework
4th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
1
6 lessons
Cells, Specialized Tissues, and Neural Signaling
Explain cells as the basic unit of life, describe hierarchical biological organization, and model how specialized cells like neurons transmit signals.
2
6 lessons
Human Organ Systems, Teeth, and Biomechanics
Examine digestive organs and dentition in processing food, and investigate biomechanical forces acting on the skeletal system.
3
6 lessons
Classifying Organisms and Dichotomous Keys
Classify plants, animals, and microorganisms using structural traits and build dichotomous keys to identify diverse species.
4
6 lessons
Ecosystem Energy Flow: Food Chains and Webs
Construct and interpret food chains and food webs to trace the movement of energy and nutrient cycling across habitats.
5
6 lessons
Organism Adaptations and Environmental Change
Analyze structural and behavioral adaptations such as camouflage and mimicry, and evaluate ecosystem responses to environmental shifts.
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6 lessons
Personal Health, Microbes, and Substance Safety
Evaluate personal and community health factors including microbial roles, exercise physiology, substance risks, and body respect.