MS-LS1-6
Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for the role of photosynthesis in the cycling of matter and flow of energy into and out of organisms.
Clarification statement: Emphasis is on tracing movement of matter and flow of energy.
Assessment boundary: Assessment does not include the biochemical mechanisms of photosynthesis.
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Assessment
What assessment of MS-LS1-6 might look like on a NY state exam.
NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation MS-LS1-6 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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