MS-LS2-5

Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and protecting ecosystem stability.

Clarification statement: Examples of ecosystem protections could include water purification, waste management, nutrient recycling, prevention of soil erosion, and eradication of invasive species. Examples of design solution constraints could include scientific, economic, and social considerations.

Resources

Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of MS-LS2-5.

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Assessment

What assessment of MS-LS2-5 might look like on a NY state exam.

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NGSS Dimensions

Performance expectation MS-LS2-5 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-LS2-5 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department:

Page contributors: Caroline Leonard, Shirley Shameen

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