Next Generation Science Standards - Common Core

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

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Earth’s Systems

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Earth and Human Activity

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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)