MS-ESS3-4

Construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earth’s systems.

Clarification statement: Examples of evidence could include grade-appropriate databases on human populations and the rates of consumption of food and natural resources (such as freshwater, mineral, and energy). Examples of impacts could include changes to the appearance, composition, and structure of Earth’s systems as well as the rates at which they change. The consequences of increases in human populations and consumption of natural resources are described by science, but science does not make the decisions for the actions society takes.

Resources

Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of MS-ESS3-4.

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Assessment

What assessment of MS-ESS3-4 might look like on a NY state exam.

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NGSS Dimensions

Performance expectation MS-ESS3-4 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

MS-ESS3-4 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department:

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P-8 | MS. Human Impacts