1-LS1-2
Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive.
Clarification statement: Examples of patterns of behaviors could include the signals that offspring make (such as crying, cheeping, and other vocalizations) and the responses of the parents (such as feeding, comforting, and protecting the offspring).
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Assessment
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NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation 1-LS1-2 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
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