HS-ESS2-3

Develop a model based on evidence of Earth’s interior to describe the cycling of matter by thermal convection.

Clarification statement: Emphasis is on both a one-dimensional model of Earth, with radial layers determined by density, and a three- dimensional model, which is controlled by mantle convection and the resulting plate tectonics. Rocks and minerals can be identified and classified using various tests and protocols that determine their physical and chemical properties. Examples of evidence include maps of Earth’s three-dimensional structure obtained from seismic waves, records of the rate of change of Earth’s magnetic field (as constraints on convection in the outer core), and identification of the composition of Earth’s layers from high-pressure laboratory experiments.

Resources

Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of HS-ESS2-3.

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Assessment

What assessment of HS-ESS2-3 might look like on a NY state exam.

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NGSS Dimensions

Performance expectation HS-ESS2-3 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-ESS2-3 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department:

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