Matter & Energy in Ecosystems

Matter that makes up the nonliving parts of an ecosystem, such as air, water, and rocks

• Abiotic Matter

• Biotic Matter

• Ecosystem

• Habitat

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

The tiny pieces that all matter-the stuff in the world-is made of

• Energy

• Abiotic

• Atoms

• Cells

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

A closed ecosystem made by humans

• Biotic Factor

• Biodome

• Ecosystem

• Habitat

Matter that makes up the living and dead organisms in a ecosystem

• Habitat

• Abiotic Matter

• Ecosystem

• Biotic Matter

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

A type of atom that makes up molecules such as carbon dioxide and energy storage molecules

• Element

• Carbon

• ESM

• Glucose

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

A molecule made of carbon and oxygen atoms

• Carbon Dioxide

• Glucose

• Oxygen

• Water

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

The chemical reaction between oxygen and glucose that releases energy into cells

• Cellular Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Carbon Cycle

• Water Cycle

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-7

The part of a cell where photosynthesis happens

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Chloroplast

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

An organism that needs to eat in order to get energy storage molecules (such as starch and fat)

• Producer

• Consumer

• Plant

• Algae

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

An organism that gets energy storage molecules (such as glucose) by breaking down dead matter

• Decomposer

• Consumer

• Producer

• Plants