HS-LS2-8
Evaluate the evidence for the role of group behavior on individual and species’ chances to survive and reproduce.
Clarification statement: Emphasis is on: (1) distinguishing between group and individual behavior, (2) identifying evidence supporting the outcomes of group behavior, and (3) developing logical and reasonable arguments based on evidence. Examples of group behaviors could include flocking, schooling, herding, and cooperative behaviors such as hunting, migrating, and swarming.
Resources
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Assessment
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NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation HS-LS2-8 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Connections to Other Standards
HS-LS2-8 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department: