NGSS Correlations
  1. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATION

  2. MS-ESS1-4. Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence fro...more

    MS-ESS3-4. Construct an argument supported by evidence for how incr...more

    MS-ETS1-1. Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem ...more

    MS-ETS1-2. Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic p...more

    MS-ETS1-3. Analyze data from tests to determine similarities and di...more

    MS-ETS1-4. Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing a...more

    MS-LS3-1. Develop and use a model to describe why structural change...more

    MS-LS4-1. Analyze and interpret data for patterns in the fossil rec...more

    MS-LS4-2. Apply scientific ideas to construct an explanation for th...more

    MS-LS4-3. Analyze displays of pictorial data to compare patterns of...more

    MS-LS4-4. Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes...more

    MS-LS4-5. Gather and synthesize information about the technologies ...more

    MS-LS4-6. Use mathematical representations to support explanations ...more

  3. SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PRACTICES

  4. Analyzing and Interpreting Data

    Asking Questions and Defining Problems

    Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions

    Developing and Using Models

    Engaging in Argument from Evidence

    Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information

    Planning and Carrying Out Investigations

    Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking

  5. CROSSCUTTING CONCEPTS

  6. Cause and Effect

    Energy and Matter

    Patterns

    Scale, Proportion, and Quantity

    Stability and Change

    Structure and Function

    Systems and System Models

  7. DISCIPLINARY CORE IDEAS

  8. ESS1.C: The History of Planet Earth

    ESS3.C: Human Impacts on Earth Systems

    ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting Engineering Problems

    ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions

    ETS1.C: Optimizing the Design Solution

    LS3.A: Inheritance of Traits

    LS3.B: Variation of Traits

    LS4.A: Evidence of Common Ancestry and Diversity

    LS4.B: Natural Selection

    LS4.C: Adaptation