7th Grade (SCI) Life Science Standards [LS2] Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
SCI-MS.LS2.04 Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that changes to
physical or biological components of an ecosystem affect populations.
Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on recognizing patterns in data and making warranted inferences about changes in
populations, and on evaluating empirical evidence supporting arguments about changes to ecosystems. Disciplinary Core Ideas LS2.C: Ecosystem Dynamics, Functioning, and
Resilience
Ecosystems are dynamic in nature; their
characteristics can vary over time. Disruptions to
any physical or biological component of an
ecosystem can lead to shifts in all its
populations.
Student Learning Targets:
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I can
Reasoning Targets
I can
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I can
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I can
Proficiency Scale
The Student can ...
1 Beginning
... with help, demonstrate a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
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2 Developing
... demonstrate no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
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3 Proficient
“The Standard.” ... demonstrate no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
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4 Advanced
... demonstrate in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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