NGSS: Science
MS-LS1-4
Use argument based on empirical evidence and scientific reasoning to support an explanation for how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of animals and plants respectively.
October 1, 2018MS-LS1-5
Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms.
October 1, 2018MS-LS1-6
Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for the role of photosynthesis in the cycling of matter and flow of energy into and out of organisms.
October 1, 20184-PS4-2
Develop a model to describe that light reflecting from objects and entering the eye allows objects to be seen.
October 1, 20185-PS2-1
Support an argument that the gravitational force exerted by Earth on objects is directed down
October 1, 20184-PS4-3
Generate and compare multiple solutions that use patterns to transfer information
October 1, 20184-ETS1-1
Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost.
October 1, 20184-ETS1-2
Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.
October 1, 20184-ETS1-3
Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved.
October 1, 20185-ESS1-1
Support an argument that the apparent brightness of the sun and stars is due to their relative distances from the Earth.
October 1, 20184-ESS2-2
Analyze and interpret data from maps to describe patterns of Earth?s features.
October 1, 20185-ESS1-2
Represent data in graphical displays to reveal patterns of daily changes in length and direction of shadows, day and night, and the seasonal appearance of some stars in the night sky
October 1, 2018