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Next Generation Science Standards: Performance Expectations at A Glance
Next Generation Science Standards: Performance Expectations at A Glance
Conduct an investigation to provide evidence that living things 11–12, 20–22, 49–52
MS-LS1-1.
are made of cells; either one cell or many different numbers and
types of cells.
[Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on developing evidence that
living things are made of cells, distinguishing between living and
non-living things, and understanding that living things may be made
of one cell or many and varied cells.]
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LS1.A: Structure and Function 11–12, 12, 16, 17, 19, 23–25, 26–27,
• All living things are made up of cells. A cell is the smallest unit that can be said to 49–52, 53
be alive. An organism may consist of one single cell (unicellular) or many different
numbers and types of cells (multicellular). (MS-LS1-1)
Crosscutting Concepts
Scale, Proportion, and Quantity 11–12, 12–13, 15, 17–19, 23, 28, 36–37
• Phenomena that can be observed at one scale may not be observable at another
scale. (MS-LS1-1)
Connections to Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science 12–13, 15–16, 16, 17–18, 23, 28
Interdependence of Science, Engineering, and Technology
• Engineering advances have led to important discoveries in virtually every field of
science, and scientific discoveries have led to the development of entire industries
and engineered systems. (MS-LS1-1)
Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell 34, 36–37, 39, 41, 49–52, Lab How is a
MS-LS1-2.
as a whole and ways parts of cells contribute to the function. balloon like a cell membrane? (online),
[Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on the cell functioning as a PhET Interactive Simulation Membrane
whole system and the primary role of identified parts of the cell, Channels (online)
specifically the nucleus, chloroplasts, mitochondria, cell membrane,
and cell wall.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment of organelle
structure/function relationships is limited to the cell wall and cell
membrane. Assessment of the function of the other organelles is
limited to their relationship to the whole cell. Assessment does not
include the biochemical function of cells or cell parts.]
Developing and Using Models 34, 36–37, 39, 41, 49–52, Lab How is a
Modeling in 6–8 builds on K–5 experiences and progresses to developing, using, and balloon like a cell membrane? (online),
revising models to describe, test, and predict more abstract phenomena and design PhET Interactive Simulation Membrane
systems. Channels (online)
• Develop and use a model to describe phenomena. (MS-LS1-2)
Labs and investigations are in italics.
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LS1.A: Structure and Function 23, 31, 34, 34, 35–36, 36–37, 37–39, 40,
• Within cells, special structures are responsible for particular functions, and the cell 40–41, 42–43, 45–48, 49–52, 53, Lab
membrane forms the boundary that controls what enters and leaves the cell. How is a balloon like a cell membrane?
(MS-LS1-2) (online), PhET Interactive Simulation
Membrane Channels (online)
Crosscutting Concepts
Structure and Function 22–23, 31, 34, 35, 39, 40, 40–41, 42–43,
• Complex and microscopic structures and systems can be visualized, modeled, and 44–45, 47–48, 49–52, 53, Lab How is a
used to describe how their function depends on the relationships among its parts, balloon like a cell membrane? (online),
therefore complex natural and designed structures/systems can be analyzed to PhET Interactive Simulation Membrane
determine how they function. (MS-LS1-2) Channels (online)
ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting Engineering Problems Science and Engineering Practices
• The more precisely a design task’s criteria and constraints can be defined, the more Handbook (online)
likely it is that the designed solution will be successful. Specification of constraints
includes consideration of scientific principles and other relevant knowledge that are
likely to limit possible solutions. (MS-ETS1-1)
Labs and investigations are in italics.
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Crosscutting Concepts
Connections to Science, Technology, Society and the Environment Science and Engineering Practices
Influence of Science, Engineering, and Technology on Society and the Natural World Handbook (online)
• All human activity draws on natural resources and has both short and long-term
consequences, positive as well as negative, for the health of people and the natural
environment. (MS-ETS1-1)
• The uses of technologies and limitations on their use are driven by individual or Science and Engineering Practices
societal needs, desires, and values; by the findings of scientific research; and by Handbook (online)
differences in such factors as climate, natural resources, and economic conditions.
(MS-ETS1-1)
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• Sometimes parts of different solutions can be combined to create a solution that is 13–14, Science and Engineering
better than any of its predecessors. (MS-ETS1-3) Practices Handbook (online)
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ALSO INTEGRATES:
SEP Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions 60–61, 70, 74, 78–79, 96, 100–101,
118–119, 129–130, 140–141, 154–157, 171
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ALSO INTEGRATES:
SEP Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions 8–9, 28, 32–33, 36–37, 48, 53
CCSS ELA WHST.6-8.1 28
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Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a 124, 165–170
MS-LS1-3.
system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells.
[Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on the conceptual
understanding that cells form tissues and tissues form organs
specialized for particular body functions. Examples could include
the interaction of subsystems within a system and the normal
functioning of those systems.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment
does not include the mechanism of one body system independent
of others. Assessment is limited to the circulatory, excretory,
digestive, respiratory, muscular, and nervous systems.]
Engaging in Argument from Evidence 63, 83, 104, 111, 114, 123B, 124, 136,
Engaging in argument from evidence in 6–8 builds on K–5 experiences and 165–170
progresses to constructing a convincing argument that supports or refutes claims for
either explanations or solutions about the natural and designed world(s).
• Use an oral and written argument supported by evidence to support or refute an
explanation or a model for a phenomenon. (MS-LS1-3)
LS1.A: Structure and Function 55, 59, 62, 62, 63–65, 65, 66, 67,
• In multicellular organisms, the body is a system of multiple interacting subsystems. 68, 68–69, 70, 72–74, 80–81, 82–83,
These subsystems are groups of cells that work together to form tissues and organs 83, 85–87, 87–88, 89, 89–90, 90,
that are specialized for particular body functions. (MS-LS1-3) 91–92, 94, 106–108, 108–109, 109–114,
121, 123–125, 125, 126, 129–130, 131,
132, 134–136, 142–143, 143–146, 164,
165–170, 171, Lab Model Digestion from
Start to Finish (online), Lab How do
gizzards help birds eat? (online)
Crosscutting Concepts
Systems and System Models 55, 59–61, 62, 63–65, 65, 66, 67, 68,
• Systems may interact with other systems; they may have sub-systems and be a part 68–69, 70, 72–74, 80–81, 82–83, 83,
of larger complex systems. (MS-LS1-3) 89, 94, 106–108, 108–109, 109–114, 121,
123–125, 125, 126, 129–130, 132, 136,
139, 142–143, 143–146, 146–147, 164,
165–170, 171, Lab Model Digestion from
Start to Finish (online), Lab How do
gizzards help birds eat? (online)
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Gather and synthesize information that sensory receptors 146–147, 148–150, 151–153, 154–157,
MS-LS1-8.
respond to stimuli by sending messages to the brain for 158–159, 165–170
immediate behavior or storage as memories. [Assessment
Boundary: Assessment does not include mechanisms for the
transmission of this information.]
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information 64, 86, 90, 110, 123B, 131, 133, 144,
Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information in 6–8 builds on K–5 151–153, 154–157, 159
experiences and progresses to evaluating the merit and validity of ideas and methods.
• Gather, read, and synthesize information from multiple appropriate sources and
assess the credibility, accuracy, and possible bias of each publication and methods
used, and describe how they are supported or not supported by evidence. (MS-LS1-8)
Crosscutting Concepts
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ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting Engineering Problems Science and Engineering Practices
• The more precisely a design task’s criteria and constraints can be defined, the more Handbook (online)
likely it is that the designed solution will be successful. Specification of constraints
includes consideration of scientific principles and other relevant knowledge that are
likely to limit possible solutions. (MS-ETS1-1)
Crosscutting Concepts
Connections to Science, Technology, Society and the Environment Science and Engineering Practices
Influence of Science, Engineering, and Technology on Society and the Natural World Handbook (online)
• All human activity draws on natural resources and has both short and long-term
consequences, positive as well as negative, for the health of people and the natural
environment. (MS-ETS1-1)
• The uses of technologies and limitations on their use are driven by individual or 154–157
societal needs, desires, and values; by the findings of scientific research; and by
differences in such factors as climate, natural resources, and economic conditions.
(MS-ETS1-1)
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CCC Structure and Function 62, 63, 67, 82–83, 83, 84, 85, 87–88,
89, 108–109, 123–124, 126, 129–130,
131, 132, 135, 142–143, 154–157
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