NGSS Correlations
  1. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATION

  2. MS-ESS2-4. Develop a model to describe the cycling of water through...more

    MS-ESS2-5. Collect data to provide evidence for how the motions and...more

    MS-ESS2-6. Develop and use a model to describe how unequal heating ...more

    MS-ESS3-2. Analyze and interpret data on natural hazards to forecas...more

    MS-ESS3-3. Apply scientific principles to design a method for monit...more

    MS-ESS3-5. Ask questions to clarify evidence of the factors that ha...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-LS1-1. Conduct an investigation to provide evidence that living ...more

    MS-LS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cel...more

    MS-LS1-3. Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a ...more

    MS-LS1-4. Use argument based on empirical evidence and scientific r...more

    MS-LS1-5. Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for ...more

    MS-LS1-8. Gather and synthesize information that sensory receptors ...more

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

    MS-LS3-2. Develop and use a model to describe why asexual reproduct...more

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

    MS-PS3-3. Apply scientific principles to design, construct, and tes...more

    MS-PS3-4. Plan an investigation to determine the relationships amon...more

    MS-PS3-5. Construct, use, and present arguments to support the clai...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. ESS2.C: The Roles of Water in Earth’s Surface Processes

    ESS2.D: Weather and Climate

    ESS3.B: Natural Hazards

    ESS3.C: Human Impacts on Earth Systems

    ESS3.D: Global Climate Change

    ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting Engineering Problems

    ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions

    ETS1.C: Optimizing the Design Solution

    LS1.A: Structure and Function

    LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms

    LS1.D: Information Processing

    LS3.A: Inheritance of Traits

    LS3.B: Variation of Traits

    LS4.B: Natural Selection

    PS3.A: Definitions of Energy

    PS3.B: Conservation of Energy and Energy Transfer