HS-ESS2-6
Develop a quantitative model to describe the cycling of carbon among the hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere.
Clarification statement: Emphasis is on modeling biogeochemical cycles that include the cycling of carbon through the ocean, atmosphere, soil, and biosphere (including humans), providing the foundation for living organisms.
Resources
Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of HS-ESS2-6.
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Assessment
What assessment of HS-ESS2-6 might look like on a NY state exam.
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NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation HS-ESS2-6 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Connections to Other Standards
HS-ESS2-6 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department: