HS-LS2-2 - Performance Expectation
Use mathematical representations to support and revise explanations based on evidence about factors affecting biodiversity and populations in ecosystems of different scales.
High School · Next Generation Science Standards · NGSS Lead States 2013
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mathematical representationsexplanationsevidencefactorsbiodiversitypopulationsecosystemsscales
Skills
- use (mathematical representations to describe factors affecting biodiversity and populations) #dok2
- support (explanations with evidence) #dok3
- revise (explanations based on new evidence or representations) #dok3
- analyze (ecosystems at different scales) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify mathematical representations that relate to factors affecting biodiversity and populations. #dok1
- I can describe how mathematical representations show relationships in ecosystems. #dok2
- I can use evidence to support an explanation about biodiversity and populations. #dok3
- I can revise my explanation when new evidence or data becomes available. #dok3
- I can analyze the impact of different factors on biodiversity and populations using mathematical representations. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Mathematical representations are important tools for understanding and explaining how various factors influence biodiversity and population dynamics in ecosystems.
- Revising scientific explanations as new data and evidence become available is a key aspect of scientific investigation and understanding.
Essential Questions
- How can mathematical representations be used to explain the factors that affect biodiversity and population sizes in ecosystems?
- Why is it important to revise scientific explanations when new evidence or data is discovered?
- What factors most strongly influence biodiversity and populations in ecosystems of different scales?
- How do ecosystems at different scales respond to changes in their environment?
- In what ways can evidence from mathematical models improve our understanding of ecosystem dynamics?
