3-LS4-3
Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all.
Clarification statement: Examples of evidence could include needs and characteristics of the organisms and habitats involved. The organisms and their habitat make up a system in which the parts depend on each other.
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Assessment
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NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation 3-LS4-3 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Connections to Other Standards
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