NGSS Correlations
Lesson 10: Traits for Survival
Lesson 11: Traits for Reproduction
Engineering Challenge: Designing a Seed Dispersal Device
  1. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATION

  2. MS-ETS1-1. Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem ...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-LS1-4. Use argument based on empirical evidence and scientific r...more

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

  5. CROSSCUTTING CONCEPTS

  6. Cause and Effect

    Patterns

    Structure and Function

  7. DISCIPLINARY CORE IDEAS

  8. ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting Engineering Problems

    ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions

    ETS1.C: Optimizing the Design Solution

    LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms