Ecosystems
Grade 5 Science · North Carolina, USA
Explore energy flow and cycles in ecosystems.
Lessons
Energy Flow in Ecosystems
Trace how energy moves from the sun through producers and consumers in an ecosystem.
Food Webs
See how multiple food chains connect to form a food web in an ecosystem.
Decomposers and Nutrient Cycles
Learn how decomposers break down dead material and return nutrients to the soil.
Ecosystem Balance
Understand how populations of plants and animals depend on each other to keep an ecosystem balanced.
Human Impact on Ecosystems
Explore ways that people can harm or help ecosystems.
People Also Ask
What topics are in Ecosystems for Grade 5 Science?+
The Ecosystems chapter covers multiple lessons aligned to the North Carolina curriculum. Browse all lessons below to see the full topic list.
Is Ecosystems part of the North Carolina curriculum?+
Yes, Ecosystems is part of the official Grade 5 Science curriculum in North Carolina, USA.