HS-ESS1-6

Apply scientific reasoning and evidence from ancient Earth materials, meteorites, and other planetary surfaces to construct an account of Earth’s formation and early history.

Clarification statement: Emphasis is on using available evidence within the solar system to reconstruct the early history of Earth, which formed along with the rest of the solar system 4.6 billion years ago. Examples of evidence include the absolute ages of ancient materials (obtained by radiometric dating of meteorites, moon rocks, and Earth’s rocks and minerals), the sizes and compositions of solar system objects, and the impact cratering record of planetary surfaces.

Resources

Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of HS-ESS1-6.

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Assessment

What assessment of HS-ESS1-6 might look like on a NY state exam.

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NGSS Dimensions

Performance expectation HS-ESS1-6 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:

Science and engineering practices

Disciplinary core ideas

Crosscutting concepts

Connections to Other Standards

HS-ESS1-6 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department:

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