MS-LS4-2

Apply scientific ideas to construct an explanation for the anatomical similarities and differences among modern organisms and between modern and fossil organisms to infer evolutionary relationships.

Clarification statement: Emphasis is on explanations of the evolutionary relationships among organisms in terms of similarity or differences of the gross appearance of anatomical structures as evidence of common ancestry.

Resources

Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of MS-LS4-2.

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Assessment

What assessment of MS-LS4-2 might look like on a NY state exam.

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NGSS Dimensions

Performance expectation MS-LS4-2 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-LS4-2 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department:

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