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Science Standards (Environment & Ecology)

3.1 Biological Sciences

• 3.1.7.A: Explain the characteristics and life processes of organisms.
• 3.1.7.B: Describe how organisms obtain and use resources to grow and reproduce.
• 3.1.8.A: Explain how adaptations help organisms survive in an ecosystem.

3.2 Physical Sciences

• 3.2.7.A: Explain how energy flows through ecosystems (producers, consumers, decomposers).

4.1 Watersheds and Wetlands

• 4.1.7.A: Explain how water moves through a watershed and its impact on ecosystems.
• 4.1.8.A: Describe the roles of organisms in aquatic ecosystems.

4.6 Ecosystems and Their Interactions

• 4.6.7.A: Explain the flow of energy in an ecosystem, including food chains and webs.
• 4.6.8.A: Describe how matter and energy are transferred among organisms.

ELA Standards (Reading Informational Text in Science)

• CC.3.5.6‑8.B: Determine central ideas and summarize scientific information.
• CC.3.5.6‑8.A: Cite evidence from scientific texts to support analysis.