MS-LS4-5
Gather and synthesize information about the technologies that have changed the way humans influence the inheritance of desired traits in organisms.
Clarification statement: Emphasis is on synthesizing information from reliable sources about the influence of humans on genetic outcomes in artificial selection (such as genetic modification, selective breeding, gene therapy); and, on the impacts these technologies have on society.
Resources
Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of MS-LS4-5.
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Assessment
What assessment of MS-LS4-5 might look like on a NY state exam.
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NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation MS-LS4-5 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Connections to Other Standards
MS-LS4-5 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department: