Difference between revisions of "HS-LS2-5"
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| cs = Examples of models could include simulations, diagrams, and mathematical models of the carbon cycle (photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and combustion). | | cs = Examples of models could include simulations, diagrams, and mathematical models of the carbon cycle (photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and combustion). | ||
| ab = Assessment does not include the specific chemical steps of photosynthesis and respiration. | | ab = Assessment does not include the specific chemical steps of photosynthesis and respiration. | ||
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| + | | Level5 = Develop and revise a model to predict the impact of changing a particular characteristic of a system on the various processes in the cycling of carbon among the biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere. | ||
| + | | Level4 = Develop a model to illustrate the role of various processes in the cycling of carbon among the biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere. | ||
| + | | Level3 = Complete or use a model to provide evidence that supports the cycling of carbon between at least two spheres (biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and/or geosphere.) | ||
| + | | Level2 = Use a model to describe the role of one process involved in the cycling of carbon between two of Earths spheres. | ||
| + | | Level1 = Use a model to identify one process involved in the cycling of carbon between two of Earths spheres. | ||
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Revision as of 11:50, 16 April 2025
Develop a model to illustrate the role of various processes in the cycling of carbon among the biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere.
Clarification statement: Examples of models could include simulations, diagrams, and mathematical models of the carbon cycle (photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and combustion).
Assessment boundary: Assessment does not include the specific chemical steps of photosynthesis and respiration.
Performance Level Descriptions
Every Regents exam question on HS-LS2-5 is written to match one of the performance level descriptions (PLDs) below.
Resources
Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of HS-LS2-5.
Regents Exam Questions
Released New York State Regents exam questions that assess HS-LS2-5 are listed here by exam and question cluster. Each link opens the question with its answer key.
NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation HS-LS2-5 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
- Developing and Using Models
- Develop a model based on evidence to illustrate the relationships between systems or components of a system.
- LS2.B: Cycles of Matter and Energy Transfer in Ecosystems
- (NYSED) Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are important components of the carbon cycle, in which carbon is exchanged among the biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere through chemical, physical, geological, and biological processes.
- PS3.D: Energy in Chemical Processes
- The main way that solar energy is captured and stored on Earth is through the complex chemical process known as photosynthesis
- Systems and System Model
- Models (e.g., physical, mathematical, computer models) can be used to simulate systems and interactions – including energy, matter, and information flows – within and between systems at different scales.