MS-LS2-4

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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.

Resources

Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of MS-LS2-4.

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Assessment

What assessment of MS-LS2-4 might look like on a NY state exam.

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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:

Science and engineering practices
Disciplinary core ideas
Crosscutting concepts

Connections to Other Standards

MS-LS2-4 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department:



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P-8 | MS. Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems

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