HS-LS2-7
Design, evaluate, and refine a solution for reducing the impacts of human activities on the environment and biodiversity.
Clarification statement: Examples of human activities could include urbanization, building dams, and dissemination of invasive species. Examples of solutions could include simulations, product development, technological innovations, and/or legislation.
Resources
Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of HS-LS2-7.
Regents Exam Questions
Released New York State Regents exam questions that assess HS-LS2-7 are listed here by exam and question cluster. Each link opens the question with its answer key.
NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation HS-LS2-7 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Connections to Other Standards
HS-LS2-7 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department: