Good Lessons for all grades HERE
Connecticut Department of Education NGSS resources HERE
Tools for Ambitious Science Teaching HERE
Academy for Academic Excellence - They have a step-by-step for full implementation of NGSS by 2016-17 school year. HERE
Article from "Live Science" - Five Ways Science Classes Will Change" HERE
PhET Simulations HERE
California Academy of Sciences - NGSS Lesson Plans for every grade level (Good!)
HERE
The Science Spot - NGSS Resources list HERE
Mrs. Jenner's NGSS Resource Page
A place for me to gather information and ideas.
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Monday, March 18, 2013
Science Common Core Vocabulary List 1 - 8th grade
8th Grade Scientific Inquiry
Processes: control group, controlled experiment, dependent variable, experimental group, independent variable, informed consent, protocol, prototype, qualitative, quantitative, scientific processes, variable
History: cloning, constraints, digital, ethical, genetic engineering, genome, GIS, GPS, sonar, taxonomy, ultrasound
8th Grade Matter
The Changes in Matter: bond energy, chemical bond, chemical equation, chemical reaction, compound, endothermic reaction, ionic bond, metallic bond, precipitate, reactant, catalyst, chemical change,chemical formula, coefficient, covalent bond, exothermic reaction, polar covalent bond, product, reactive, physical change
The Properties of Matter: acid, atomic mass number, bond energy, chemical formula, covalent bond, electron, ionic bond, metallic bond, neutron, particle motion, proton, atom, specific heat, element, period, metalloid, catalyst, polar covalent bond, isotope, density, atomic number, nonmetal, coefficient, atomic mass, base, chemical bond, conservation of mass, diffusion, ion, luster, neutral, nucleus, periodic table, radio waves, subscript
8th Grade Energy
Electromagnetism: electromagnet, electromagnetic spectrum, interference, magnetic field, polarization,, transverse wave, trough, frequency, amplitude, wavelength
Heat Energy: thermal energy, calorie, conduction, convection, joule, radiation
Kinetic Energy: horsepower, kinetic theory of matter, mechanical energy, potential energy, power, thermal energy, watt, work, kinetic energy
Light Energy: primary pigments, prism, refraction, diffuse reflection, polarization, optics, diffraction, law of reflection, fluorescence, regular reflection, bioluminescence, fiber optics, gamma rays, incandescence, infrared light, luminescence, concave, convex, focal length, focal point
Sound Energy: interference, acoustics, amplification, amplitude, decibel, resonance
8th Grade Motion
Force: acceleration, Bernoulli's principle, centripetal force, Doppler effect, hertz, longitudinal wave, net force Pascal's principle, reference point, velocity, air resistance, buoyant force, conservation of momentum, echolocation, inertia, mechanical wave, pitch, seismic wave, vector, Newton's laws
8th Grade Space Science
The Earth in Space: asteroids, big bang theory, constellation, eclipse, galaxy, lunar phases, revolution, solar mass, solstice, meteor, rotation, cosmology, equinox, comet, astronomical unit, planets, light year, solar system, meteoroid, moon phase
The Universe: asteroid belt, big bang theory, constellation, expansion, galaxy, gravitational force, black hole, solar system, trajectory, universe
8th Grade Earth Science
History of the Earth: absolute age, Cenozoic Era, Cretaceous, ice age, magnetic reversal, paleobiogeography, paleontologist, pangea, plate tectonics, volcanism, Cambrian explosion, continental drift, fossil record, Jurassic, magma, Mesozoic Era, ore, paleobiology, Paleozoic Era, plate tectonics, Triassic
Structures: aftershock, convergent boundary, fault, igneous rock, liquefaction, magnetic reversal, metamorphism, ore, sediment, asthenosphere, epicenter, foliation, inner core, lithosphere, mantle, mid-ocean ridge, outer core, recrystallization, sedimentary rock, transform boundary, continental drift, extrusive igneous rock, fracture, intrusive igneous roc, magma, metamorphic rock, mineral, plate tectonics, rock cycle, subduction
The Atmosphere: air mass, air pressure, atmosphere, climate, global winds, greenhouse effect, infrared radiation, isobar, ultraviolet radiation, ozone, altitude, meteorologist, atmospheric pressure, barometer, El NiƱo, high-pressure system, hurricane, microclimate, jet stream, low-pressure system
The Geosphere: aquifer, Coriolis effect, deposition, geosphere, hydrothermal vent, nonrenewable resource, latitude, permeability, permeable, seismic wave
The Hydrosphere: groundwater, hydrosphere, rain shadow, relative humidity, saturation, storm surge removed, water table, aquifer, acid rain, dew point, floodplain, glacier, humidity, liquefaction, marine
8th Grade Life Science
Anatomy - Body Systems: autonomic nervous system, central nervous system, endocrine system, gland, neuron, peripheral nervous system, hormone, brain, metabolism, growth
Anatomy - The Eye: cornea, pupil, retina, sclera, focus, focal length, lens, iris
Biodiversity: biodiversity, extinction, organism, unicellular, eukaryote, invertebrate, microorganism, phytoplankton, prokaryote, vertebrate
Cell Division: cell cycle, chromosome, cytokinesis, interphase, meiosis, mitosis, mutation, regeneration
Community Ecology: community, interaction, decomposer, evolution, niche, pioneer species, succession, biome, commensalism, mutualism
Community Interactions: opportunist, parasite, symbiotic, bacteria, spore, competitor, pathogen, biodiversity, interaction, host
Ecosystems: biomass, abiotic factor, nitrogen cycle, biosphere, biotic, carbon cycle, cycles, ecology, ecosystem
Heredity: chromosome, mutation, adaptation, allele, dominant trait, genotype, pedigree, physiological adaptation, recessive trait, variation, asexual reproduction, cleavage, DNA, fetus, gamete, heredity, phenotype, Punnett square, sexual reproduction, RNA
Natural Resource Management: aquaculture, by-catch, eutrophication, genetic engineering, natural resource, non-point source, point source pollution, septic system, sewage system, sustainable
Natural Selection: abiotic factor, parasitism, natural selection, probability, recessive, speciation, species, trait, dominance, allele, extinction, specialization, predation, biodiversity, infectious disease, mutation, stimulus, immunity, niche, sexual reproduction
Population Ecology: carrying capacity, limiting factor, emigration, population, population density, population dynamics, interaction, species, symbiosis
Taxonomic Classification: biodiversity, class, dichotomous key, domain, family, genus, kingdom, order, phylum, species
The Energy Pyramid: predation, producer, cellular,, respiration, decomposer, trophic level, consumer, digestion, energy pyramid, nutrient, photosynthesis
California STEM Summit 2012 Discuss Next Gen Science Standards
Click HERE to view the panel discussion on Next Generation Science Standards by STEM experts.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Transition to Common Core in Science
This website has examples of a few Common Core Science Standards developed from the standard to a "Reading Behavior" and then a Performance Task that gets related back to the reading.
Some interesting ideas.
Sunday, January 27, 2013
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
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)
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