7th Grade (SCI) Life Science Standards [LS4] Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity
SCI-MS.LS4.04 Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic
variations of traits in a population increase some individuals' probability of
surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.
Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using simple probability statements and proportional reasoning to construct explanations. Disciplinary Core Ideas LS4.B: Natural Selection
Natural selection leads to the predominance
of certain traits in a population, and the
suppression of others.
Student Learning Targets:
Knowledge Targets
I can recognize or recall specific terminology (geographic isolation, mutation, variation, adaptation, natural selection, trait, evolution, species, vestigial structures, DNA, embryology, homologous structures).
I can list the three sources of variation (mutation, geographic isolation, movement).
I can recall Charles Darwin’s principals of natural selection.
Reasoning Targets
I can explain how variation in a population can lead to the formation of a new species.
I can explain why variation is important in a population.
I can describe the effects of natural selection.
I can list and explain the evidences of evolution.
Skills (Performance) Targets
I can
Product Targets
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).
recognize or recall specific terminology.
list the three sources of variation.
recall Charles Darwin’s principles of natural selection.
