MS-LS2-1
Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.
Clarification statement: Emphasis is on cause and effect relationships between resources and growth of individual organisms and the numbers of organisms in ecosystems during periods of abundant and scarce resources.
Resources
Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of MS-LS2-1.
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Assessment
What assessment of MS-LS2-1 might look like on a NY state exam.
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NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation MS-LS2-1 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Connections to Other Standards
MS-LS2-1 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department: