Science·Ecosystems & Habitats·conceptual
Communities Protecting Resources
Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth's resources and environment
Suggested ages 10–11
Learning journey
Your child is learning how scientists classify living things into groups based on their characteristics and understanding how matter moves through ecosystems as plants, animals, and decomposers interact with their environment.
Evidence of understanding
- Describe at least three real-world examples of communities protecting resources or the environment
- Explain the science ideas behind each example (e.g. solar panels convert sunlight to electricity, reducing fossil fuel use)
- Discuss how individual actions and community efforts combine to make a difference
Assessment prompt
Can Communities Protecting Resources describe real examples of how communities protect the environment — like using solar panels, creating nature reserves, or cleaning up rivers?
Standards alignment
5-ESS3-1US · ngss-k5
5-ESS3-1
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) K-5