MS-LS1-5 - Performance Expectation

Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms.

Middle School · Next Generation Science Standards · NGSS Lead States 2013

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Vocabulary
scientific explanationevidenceenvironmental factorsgenetic factorsgrowthorganisms
Skills
  • construct (scientific explanations based on evidence) #dok3
  • analyze (the influence of environmental factors on growth) #dok2
  • analyze (the influence of genetic factors on growth) #dok2
  • differentiate (between environmental and genetic influences on organisms) #dok2
  • gather (relevant evidence to support an explanation) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can identify environmental and genetic factors that influence the growth of organisms. #dok1
  • I can describe examples of how the environment affects the growth of organisms. #dok1
  • I can describe examples of how genetics affects the growth of organisms. #dok1
  • I can explain the difference between environmental and genetic factors influencing growth. #dok2
  • I can analyze data to determine the impact of environmental and genetic factors on organism growth. #dok2
  • I can gather evidence to support explanations about growth in organisms. #dok2
  • I can construct a scientific explanation, based on evidence, for how environmental factors influence the growth of an organism. #dok3
  • I can construct a scientific explanation, based on evidence, for how genetic factors influence the growth of an organism. #dok3
  • I can justify how both environmental and genetic factors affect the growth of organisms using multiple pieces of evidence. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • The growth of organisms is influenced by both environmental and genetic factors.
  • Scientific explanations of growth require evidence to distinguish the roles of environment and genetics.
Essential Questions
  • How do environmental factors influence the growth of organisms?
  • How do genetic factors influence the growth of organisms?
  • In what ways can evidence be used to construct scientific explanations for organism growth?
  • What is the difference between environmental and genetic influences on growth?
  • How can understanding both genetic and environmental factors help us address issues related to organism growth?