MS-LS1-1

Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that living things are made of cells; either one cell or many different numbers and types of cells.

Clarification statement: Emphasis is on developing evidence that living things are made of cells, distinguishing between living and non-living things, and understanding that living things may be made of one cell or many and varied cells.

Resources

Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of MS-LS1-1.

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Assessment

What assessment of MS-LS1-1 might look like on a NY state exam.

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NGSS Dimensions

Performance expectation MS-LS1-1 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

MS-LS1-1 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department:

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