HS-LS1-3
Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that feedback mechanisms maintain homeostasis
Clarification statement: Examples of investigations could include heart rate response to exercise, stomate response to moisture and temperature, and root development in response to water levels.
Assessment boundary: Assessment does not include the cellular processes involved in the feedback mechanism.
Resources
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Regents Exam Questions
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NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation HS-LS1-3 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Connections to Other Standards
HS-LS1-3 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department: