HS-LS4-1
Communicate scientific information that common ancestry and biological evolution are supported by multiple lines of empirical evidence.
Clarification statement: Emphasis is on a conceptual understanding of the role each line of evidence has relating to common ancestry and biological evolution. Examples of evidence could include similarities in DNA sequences, anatomical structures, and order of appearance of structures in embryological development.
Resources
Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of HS-LS4-1.
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Regents Exam Questions
Released New York State Regents exam questions that assess HS-LS4-1 are listed here by exam and question cluster. Each link opens the question with its answer key.
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NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation HS-LS4-1 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Connections to Other Standards
HS-LS4-1 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department: