1-LS1-1
Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
Clarification statement: Examples of human problems that can be solved by mimicking plant or animal solutions could include designing clothing or equipment to protect bicyclists by mimicking turtle shells, acorn shells, and animal scales; stabilizing structures by mimicking animal tails and roots on plants; keeping out intruders by mimicking thorns on branches and animal quills; and, detecting intruders by mimicking eyes and ears.
Resources
Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of 1-LS1-1.
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Assessment
What assessment of 1-LS1-1 might look like on a NY state exam.
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NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation 1-LS1-1 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Connections to Other Standards
1-LS1-1 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department: