Next Gen Science Standards
Common Core
Matter and Its Interactions
Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy -
RST.6-8.3 Follow
precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking
measurements, or performing technical tasks. (MS-PS1-b)
RST.6-8.7 Write
Integrate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text
with a version of that information expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart,
diagram, model, graph, or table). (MS-PS1-c),(MS-PS1-d),(MS-PS1-g)
RI.8.3
Analyze how a text makes connections among and distinctions between individuals,
ideas, or events (e.g., through comparisons, analogies, or categories).
(MS-PS1-g)
WHST.6-8.7 Conduct
short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated
question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related,
focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration. (MS-PS1-b)
SL.8.1 Engage
effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues,
building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. (MS-PS1-c)
SL.7.5 Include
multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims
and findings and emphasize salient points. (MS-PS1-a)
Mathematics -
MP.2
Reason abstractly and quantitatively. (MS-PS1-e),(MS-PS1-g)
MP.5 Use
appropriate tools strategically. (MS-PS1-g)
MP.9 Look
for and express regularity in repeated reasoning. (MS-PS1-d)
6.EE Represent
and analyze quantitative relationships between dependent and independent
variables. (MS-PS1-b),(MS-PS1-e)
6.SP Develop
understanding of statistical variability (MS-PS1-b),(MS-PS1-e)
Motion and Stability -
Forces
Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy -
RST.6.3 Follow
precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking
measurements, or performing technical tasks. (MS-PS2-c),(MS-PS2-e)
Mathematics -
MP.1 Make
sense of problems and persevere in solving them. (MS-PS2-c)
MP.2 Reason
abstractly and quantitatively. (MS-PS2-a), (MS-PS2-b)
MP.4 Model
with mathematics. (MS-PS2-a)
MP.5 Use
appropriate tools strategically. (MS-PS2-c),(MS-PS2-e)
MP.6 Attend
to precision. (MS-PS2-c),(MS-PS2-e)
5.OA Analyze
patterns and relationships. (MS-PS2-b)
6.RP Understand
ratio concepts and use ratio reasoning to solve problems. (MS-PS2-c)
6.EE Apply
and extend previous understandings of arithmetic to algebraic
expressions.(MS-PS2-e)
Represent and analyze quantitative relationships between
dependent and independent variables. (MS-PS2-e)
7.RP
Analyze proportional relationships and use them to solve real-world and
mathematical problems. (MS-PS2-c)
7.EE Solve
real-life and mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic expressions
and equations. (MS-PS2-b), (MS-PS2-c)
8.EE Understand
the connections between proportional relationships, lines, and linear
equations. (MS-PS2-c)
Energy
Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy -
RST.6-8.3 Follow
precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking
measurements, or performing technical tasks. (MS-PS3-c)
RST.6-8.7 Integrate
quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text with a
version of that information expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart, diagram,
model, graph, or table). (MS-PS3-a)
RI.8.3 Analyze
how a text makes connections among and distinctions between individuals, ideas,
or events (e.g., through comparisons, analogies, or categories). (MS-PS3-a)
WHST.6-8.1 Write
arguments focused on discipline content. (MS-PS3-e)
WHST.6-8.4 Produce
clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style
are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (MS-PS3-e)
WHST.6-8.7 Conduct
short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated
question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related,
focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration. (MS-PS3-d)
WHST.6-8.9 Draw
evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and
research. (MS-PS3-e)
SL.7.5 Include
multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims
and findings and emphasize salient points. (MS-PS3-f)
SL.8.5 Include
multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims
and findings and emphasize salient points. (MS-PS3-b)
Mathematics -
MP.1 1
Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. (MS-PS3-c),(MS-PS3-g)
MP.2 Reason
abstractly and quantitatively.(MS-PS3-a),(MS-PS3-b)
MP.5 Use
appropriate tools strategically (MS-PS3-a)
5.MD Represent
and interpret data. (MS-PS3-a)
6.RP Understand
ratio concepts and use ratio reasoning to solve problems. (MS-PS3-a)
6.EMS-PS3-C Represent
and analyze quantitative relationships between dependent and independent
variables. (MS-PS3-a),(MS-PS3-d).
6.EMS-PS3-A.1 Write
and evaluate numerical expressions involving whole-number exponents. (MS-PS3-a)
6.EMS-PS3-A.2c Evaluate
expressions at specific values of their variables. (MS-PS3-a)
7.RP Analyze
proportional relationships and use them to solve real-world and mathematical
problems. (MS-PS3-a)
Waves
Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy -
RST.6-8.1 Cite
specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.
(MS-PS4-c)
RST.6-8.2 Determine
the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate summary of the
text distinct from prior knowledge or opinions. (MS-PS4-d)
RST.6-8.3 Follow
precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking
measurements or performing technical tasks. (MS-PS4-a)
WHST.6-8.2 Write
informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts,
and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant
content.(MS-PS4-c),(MS-PS4-d)
WHST.6-8.4 Produce
clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style
are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (MS-PS4-c),(MS-PS4-d)
WHST.6-8.9 Draw
evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and
research. (MS-PS4-d)
SL.8.1 Engage
effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues,
building others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. (MS-PS4-d)
SL.8.4 Present
claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner
with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use
appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear
pronunciation.(MS-PS4-c),(MS-PS4-d)
SL.7.5 Include
multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims
and findings and emphasize salient points. (MS-PS4-b)
Mathematics -
MP.4 Model
with mathematics. (MS-PS4-a)
6.EE Represent
and analyze quantitative relationships between dependent and independent
variables. (MS-PS4-a)
From Molecules to Organisms
– Structures and Processes
Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy -
RST.6-8.1 Cite
specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.
(MS-LS1-j),(MS-LS1-m)
RST.6-8.2 Determine
the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate summary of the
text distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
RST.6-8.3 Follow
precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking
measurements, or performing technical tasks.
(MS-LS1-a),(MS-LS1-b),(MS-LS1-d),(MS-LS1-g)
RST.6-8.7 Integrate
quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text with a
version of that information expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart, diagram,
model, graph, or table). (MS-LS1-e),(MS-LS1-m).
RI.6.8 Trace
and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims
that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not. (MS-LS1-m)
WHST.6-8.1 Write
arguments focused on discipline-specific content. (MS-LS1-e)
WHST.6-8.2 Write
informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts,
and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant
content. (MS-LS1-c),(MS-LS1-l)
WHST.6-8.4 Produce
clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style
are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (MS-LS1-c),(MS-LS1-l)
WHST.6-8.8 Gather
relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the
credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of
others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information
for sources. (MS-LS1-m)
WHST.6-8.9 Draw
evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and
research. (MS-LS1-j),(MS-LS1-m)
SL.8.1 Engage
effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues,
building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. (MS-LS1-e)
SL.8.3 Delineate
a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the
reasoning and relevance and sufficiency of the evidence and identifying when
irrelevant evidence is introduced. (MS-LS1-e)
SL.7.5 Include
multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims
and findings and emphasize salient points. (MS-LS1-c),(MS-LS1-k)
Mathematics -
MP.1 Make
sense of problems and persevere in solving them. (MS-LS1-f)
5.OA Analyze
patterns and relationships. (MS-LS1-h),(MS-LS1-g)
6.EEM Represent
and analyze quantitative relationships between dependent and independent
variables. (MS-LS1-h)
Ecosystems
Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy -
RST.6-8.1 Cite
specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.
(MS-LS2-d)
RST.6-8.3 Follow
precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking
measurements or performing technical tasks. (MS-LS2-e)
RST.6-8.6 Analyze
the author’s purpose in providing an explanation, describing a procedure, or
discussing an experiment in a text. (MS-LS2-b)
RST.6-8.8 Distinguish
among facts, reasoned judgment based on research findings, and speculation in a
text. (MS-LS2-b),(MS-LS2-h)
RI.8.8 Trace
and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the
reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the
claims. (MS-LS2-b),(MS-LS2-h)
WHST.6-8.1 Write
arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
(MS-LS2-b),(MS-LS2-c),(MS-LS2-g),(MS-LS2-h),(MS-LS2-i)
WHST.6-8.2 Write
informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events,
scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. (MS-LS2-d)
WHST.6-8.4 Produce
clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style
are appropriate to task, purpose and audience. (MS-LS2-c),(MS-LS2-g),(MS-LS2-h),(MS-LS2-i)
WHST.6-8.7 Conduct
short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated
question), drawing on several sources and generating additional, related,
focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration. (MS-LS2-e),(MS-LS2-b),(MS-LS2-h),(MS-LS2-i)
WHST.6-8.8 Gather
relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the
credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of
others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information
for sources. (MS-LS2-c),(MS-LS2-g)
SL.6.1 Engage
effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues,
building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
(MS-LS2-c),(MS-LS2-g)
SL.6-7.3 Delineate
a speaker’s argument and specific claims, distinguishing claims that are
supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not. (MS-LS2-b)
(MS-LS2-c),(MS-LS2-g)
SL.6-7.4 Present
claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent
descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use
appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
(MS-LS2-c),(MS-LS2-g),(MS-LS2-h),(MS-LS2-i)
SL.7.5 Include
multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims
and findings and emphasize salient points. (MS-LS2-f)
Mathematics -
MP.3 Construct
viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. (MS-LS2-c),(MS-LS2-g)
MP.4 Model
with mathematics. (MS-LS2-a),(MS-LS2-f)
5.OA Analyze
patterns and relationships.
(MS-LS2-a),(MS-LS2-f),(MS-LS2-e),(MS-LS2-b),(MS-LS2-c)
6.SP Summarize
and describe distributions. (MS-LS2-e)
7.SP.3 Draw
informal comparative inferences about two populations. (MS-LS2-a)
8.F Use
functions to model relationships between quantities. (MS-LS2-a)
Heredity
Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy -
WHST.6-8.2 Write
informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts,
and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant
content. (MS-LS3-b)
SL.6.4 Present
claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent
descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate
eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. (MS-LS3-b)
SL.7.5 Include
multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims
and findings and emphasize salient points. (MS-LS3-a)
Mathematics -
MP.2 Reason
abstractly and quantitatively. (MS-LS3-a)
MP.3 Construct
viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. (MS-LS3-a)
Biological Evolution
Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy -
RST.6-8.1 Cite
specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.
(MS-LS4-g),(MS-LS4-h)
RST.6-8.2
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate
summary of the text distinct from prior knowledge or opinions. (MS-LS4-h)
RST.6-8.4 Determine
the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases
as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to
grades 6-8 texts and topics. (MS-LS4-g)
RST.6-8.7
Integrate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text
with a version of that information expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart,
diagram, model, graph, or table). (MS-LS4-d),(MS-LS4-g),(MS-LS4-h)
RST.6-8.8 Distinguish
among facts, reasoned judgment based on research findings, and speculation in a
text. (MS-LS4-g)
RI.7.8 Trace
and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the
reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the
claims. (MS-LS4-g)
WHST.6-8.2 Write
informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts,
and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant
content. (MS-LS4-b)
WHST.6-8.4 Produce
clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style
are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (MS-LS4-b)
WHST.6-8.8 Gather
relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the
credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of
others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information
for sources. (MS-LS4-g),(MS-LS4-h)
WHST.6-8.9 Draw
evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and
research. (MS-LS4-g),(MS-LS4-h)
SL.8.1 Engage
effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues,
building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. (MS-LS4-b)
SL.6.4 Present
claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent
descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use
appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. (MS-LS4-e)
SL.7.5
Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify
claims and findings and emphasize salient points. (MS-LS4-f)
Mathematics -
MP.2 Reason
abstractly and quantitatively. (MS-LS4-a)
MP.6 Attend
to precision. (MS-LS4-d)
MP.4 Model
with mathematics. (MS-LS4-f)
5.OA Analyze
patterns and relationships. (MS-LS4-f),(MS-LS4-d)
6.EE Represent
and analyze quantitative relationships between dependent and independent
variable. (MS-LS4-f)
8.EE Understand
the connections between proportional relationships, lines and linear equations.
(MS-LS4-d)
Earth’s Place in the
Universe
Nothing yet
Earth’s Systems
Nothing yet
Earth and Human Activity
Nothing yet
Engineering Design
Common Core State Standards Connections: [Note: Earth and
Space Science connections will be made available soon.]
ELA/Literacy -
RST.6-8.1 Cite
specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.
(MS-LS4-j)
RST.6-8.3 Follow
precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking
measurements, or performing technical tasks. (MS-PS1-b),(MS-PS2-c),(MS-PS3-c)
RST.6-8.7 Integrate
quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text with a
version of that information expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart, diagram,
model, graph, or table). (MS-LS4-j),(MS-PS1-g),(MS-PS3-a)
RST.6-8.8 Distinguish
among facts, reasoned judgment based on research findings, and speculation in a
text. (MS-LS4-j)
RI.7.8 Trace
and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the
reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the
claims. (MS-LS4-j)
RI.8.3 Analyze
how a text makes connections among and distinctions between individuals, ideas,
or events (e.g., through comparisons, analogies, or categories). (MS-PS1-
g),(MS-PS3-a)
WHST.6-8.1 Write
arguments focused on discipline-specific content. (MS-LS4-j),(MS-LS2-i)
WHST.6-8.1 Write
arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
(MS-LS2-g)
WHST.6-8.2 Write
informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events,
scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.
WHST.6-8.4 Produce
clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style
are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (MS-LS4-j),(MS-LS2-i),(MS-
LS2-g)
WHST.6-8.7 Conduct
short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated
question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related,
focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration. (MS-LS4-i),
(MS-LS4-j),(MS-LS2-i),(MS-PS1-b)
WHST.6-8.8 Gather
relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the
credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of
others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information
for sources. (MS-LS2-g)
SL.6.1 Engage
effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues,
building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. (MS-LS2-g)
SL.6.3 Delineate
a speaker’s argument and specific claims, distinguishing claims that are
supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not. (MS-LS4-j)
SL.6-7.3 Delineate
a speaker’s argument and specific claims, distinguishing claims that are
supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not. (MS-LS2-g)
SL.6-7.4 Present
claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent
descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use
appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. (MS-LS2-g)
SL.8.1 Engage
effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,
teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues,
building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. (MS-LS4-j)
SL.7.4 Present
claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner
with pertinent descriptions, facts, details and examples; use appropriate eye
contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. (MS-LS4-j),(MS-LS2-i)
Mathematics -
MP.1 Make
sense of problems and persevere in solving them
(MS-PS2-c),(MS-PS3-c),(MS-PS3-g)
MP.2 Reason
abstractly and quantitatively. (MS-PS1-g), (MS-PS2-a),(MS-PS3-a)
MP.3 Construct
viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. (MS-LS2-g)
MP.4 Model
with mathematics. (MS-PS2-a)
MP.5 Use
appropriate tools strategically. (MS-PS1-g),(MS-PS2-c),(MS-PS3-a)
5.MD Represent
and interpret data. (MS-PS3-a)
5.OA Analyze
patterns and relationships.
6.RP Understand
ratio concepts and use ratio reasoning to solve problems. (MS-PS2-c),(MS-PS3-a)
6.EMS-PS3-C Represent
and analyze quantitative relationships between dependent and independent
variables. (MS-PS3-a)
6.EMS-PS3-A.1 Write
and evaluate numerical expressions involving whole-number exponents. (MS-PS3-a)
6.EMS-PS3-A.2c Evaluate
expressions at specific values of their variables. (MS-PS3-a)
6.EE Represent
and analyze quantitative relationships between dependent and independent
variables. (MS-PS1-b)
6.SP Develop
understanding of statistical variability (MS-PS1-b)
7.RP Analyze
proportional relationship and use them to solve real-world and mathematical
problems. (MS-PS2-c),(MS-PS3-a)
7.EE Solve
real-life and mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic expressions
and equations. (MS-PS2-c)
7.SP.3 Draw
informal comparative inferences about two populations.
8.F Use
functions to model relationships between quantities.
8.EE Understand
the connections between proportional relationships, lines, and linear
equations. (MS-PS2-c)
