Difference between revisions of "MS-LS1-6"
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| cs = Emphasis is on tracing movement of matter and flow of energy. | | cs = Emphasis is on tracing movement of matter and flow of energy. | ||
| ab = Assessment does not include the biochemical mechanisms of photosynthesis. | | ab = Assessment does not include the biochemical mechanisms of photosynthesis. | ||
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+ | | Level4 = Plan and carry out an investigation to gather evidence to construct a scientific explanation for the role of photosynthesis in the cycling of matter and the flow of energy into and out of organisms. | ||
+ | | Level3 = Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for the role of photosynthesis in the cycling of matter and flow of energy into and out of organisms. | ||
+ | | Level2 = Identify the evidence that supports an explanation that organisms directly use photosynthesis to cycle matter and energy. | ||
+ | | Level1 = Identify the scientific explanation, based on evidence, for the role of photosynthesis in the cycling of matter and flow of energy into and out of organisms. | ||
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Revision as of 14:54, 1 May 2025
Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for the role of photosynthesis in the cycling of matter and flow of energy into and out of organisms.
Clarification statement: Emphasis is on tracing movement of matter and flow of energy.
Assessment boundary: Assessment does not include the biochemical mechanisms of photosynthesis.
Performance Level Descriptions
PLDs communicate the knowledge and skills expected of students to demonstrate proficiency in each Learning Standard. NYS assessments classify student performance into one of five levels.
Resources
Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of MS-LS1-6.

Assessment
What assessment of MS-LS1-6 might look like on a NY state exam.

NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation MS-LS1-6 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Connections to Other Standards
MS-LS1-6 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department: