MS-LS1-2
Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole and ways parts of cells contribute to the function.
Clarification statement: Emphasis is on the cell functioning as a whole system and the primary role of identified parts of the cell, specifically the nucleus, chloroplasts, mitochondria, cell membrane, and cell wall.
Assessment boundary: Assessment of organelle structure/function relationships is limited to the cell wall and cell membrane. Assessment of the function of the other organelles is limited to their relationship to the whole cell. Assessment does not include the biochemical details related to the functions of cells or cell parts.
Resources
Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of MS-LS1-2.
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Assessment
What assessment of MS-LS1-2 might look like on a NY state exam.
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NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation MS-LS1-2 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Connections to Other Standards
MS-LS1-2 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department: