MS-LS4-3
Analyze displays of pictorial data to compare patterns of similarities in the embryological development across multiple species to identify relationships not evident in the fully formed anatomy.
Clarification statement: Emphasis is on inferring general patterns of relatedness among embryos of different organisms by comparing the macroscopic appearance of diagrams or pictures.
Assessment boundary: Assessment of comparisons is limited to gross appearance of anatomical structures in embryological development.
Resources
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Assessment
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NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation MS-LS4-3 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Connections to Other Standards
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