NGSS Correlations
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Lesson 24: Darwin's Theory of Evolution Through Natural Selection
Lesson 25: Observing Natural Selection in Action
Lesson 26: Genes and Natural Selection
Lesson 27: Evolutionary Relationships

  1. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATION

    2. 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-LS4-2. 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-LS4-6. Use mathematical representations to support explanations ...more

  2. SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PRACTICES

    3. Analyzing and Interpreting Data

    Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions

    Developing and Using Models

    Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information

    Planning and Carrying Out Investigations

    Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking

  3. CROSSCUTTING CONCEPTS

    4. Cause and Effect

    Patterns

    Scale, Proportion, and Quantity

    Stability and Change

    Structure and Function

  4. DISCIPLINARY CORE IDEAS

    5. 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