MS-LS2-4
Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem affect populations.
Clarification statement: Emphasis is on recognizing patterns in data and making warranted inferences about shifts in populations due to changes in the ecosystem.
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Assessment
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NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation MS-LS2-4 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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