HS-LS2-7

Design, evaluate, and refine a solution for reducing the impacts of human activities on the environment and biodiversity.

Clarification statement: Examples of human activities could include urbanization, building dams, and dissemination of invasive species. Examples of solutions could include simulations, product development, technological innovations, and/or legislation.

Resources

Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of HS-LS2-7.

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Assessment

What assessment of HS-LS2-7 might look like on a NY state exam.

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NGSS Dimensions

Performance expectation HS-LS2-7 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-LS2-7 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department:

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