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Science — Grade 6

Goal 4, Objective 4.01

Goal 4

The learner will investigate the cycling of matter.

Objective 4.01

Describe the flow of energy and matter in natural systems:

  • Energy flows through ecosystems in one direction, from the sun through producers to consumers to decomposers.
  • Matter is transferred from one organism to another and between organisms and their environments.
  • Water, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and oxygen are substances cycled between the living and non-living environments.

Resources aligned to this objective

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Biomagnification and bald eagles
In this activity, students will study biomagnification by using paper cutouts to represent food containing chemicals eaten by fish. The students will then repeat this activity but as an eagle collecting fish. The amount of chemicals taken in by each eagle will then be compared to amounts taken in by each fish.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Mathematics and Science)
By Elizabeth Caveny, Janet Carson, Heather Subleski, and Jeannie Galluzzo.
Web of life
Students will apply their knowledge of the different categories of species that live on Earth. Students will then use a variety of thinking maps to display their information.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science)
By Danielle Pickard.

Lesson plans on the web

Metabolism of Urban Ecosystems
This lesson teaches students that most of the materials and energy used by a city come from outside the city boundaries. Students use various websites to investigate energy flow and nutrient cycles. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science