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Revision as of 20:35, 29 August 2023

Construct an explanation based on evidence for how natural selection leads to adaptation of populations.

Clarification statement: Emphasis is on using data to provide evidence for how specific biotic and abiotic differences in ecosystems (such as ranges of seasonal temperature, long-term climate change, acidity, light, geographic barriers, or evolution of other organisms) contribute to a change in gene frequency over time, leading to adaptation of populations.

Resources

Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of HS-LS4-4.

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Regents Exam Questions

Released New York State Regents exam questions that assess HS-LS4-4 are listed here by exam and question cluster. Each link opens the question with its answer key.

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NGSS Dimensions

Performance expectation HS-LS4-4 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

HS-LS4-4 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department:



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