Title: High School Earth Space Science Standards Glossary Updates
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The state released the ND Science Standards Second Draft , which had some minor changes/corrections.

Below is a list of those edits done in the High School Science Standards Glossary: Below is a list of those edits:

Earth Space Science

- SCI-HS.ESS1.02 - VERBIAGE Change
OLD: Construct an explanation of the Big Bang theory based on astronomical evidence of light spectra, motion of distant galaxies, and composition of matter in the universe.
NEW: Construct an explanation for the observed expansion of the known universe based on astronomical evidence of light spectra, motion of distant galaxies, cosmic background radiation, and composition of matter in the universe.

- SCI-HS.ESS3.03 - VERBIAGE Change
OLD: Create a computational simulation to illustrate the relationships among management of natural resources, the sustainability of human populations, and biodiversity.
NEW: Analyze the relationships among management of natural resources, the sustainability of human populations, and biodiversity through the use of a computational simulation.

- SCI-HS.ESS3.06 - VERBIAGE Change
OLD: Use a computational representation to illustrate the relationships among Earth systems and how those relationships are being modified due to human activity.
NEW: Use data from computational representations to illustrate the relationships among Earth systems and how those relationships are being modified due to human activity.

Other changes is updating the glossaries proficiency scales from a table to a responsive grid to be accessibility compliant. Plus the new format also matches the new Visual Progress Report going from left to right. The BPS District Science Standards Book will be updated later once all the glossaries are completed.

Overview of all the changes with the High School Science Standards.

Bismarck has been using the NGSS for two years in anticipation of the state adopting these as the new science standards. Of the 291 overall standards the state keep 223 the same, while making verbiage changes to 55. Plus the state dropped 7 standards while adding 6 new standards.

For High School Science those were 15 the same with 2 verbiage changes and adding 5.

Below is a table showing the all the standards: So if you click on the Identifiers in the first column of the chart below, the Standards Glossary Term will display in a pop-up. The last column will list the type of change to the standard. You will notice a change to the Proficiency Scales to be a colored responsive grid that corresponds with the new Visual Graphics Standards Progress Report that uses dots with a target range. So there may need to be discussions on how those could populated with your new scales.

HS Earth Space Science Standard Changes
IDENTIFIER | 17-18 BPS SCI Standards from NGSS | 18-19 BPS SCI Standards from New ND State | STATUS
SCI-HS.ESS1 | [ESS1] Earth's Place in the Universe | Earth's Place in the Universe | SAME
SCI-HS.ESS1.01 | Develop a model based on evidence to illustrate the life span of the sun and the role of nuclear fusion in the sun's core to release energy in the form of radiation. | Develop a model based on evidence to illustrate the life span of the sun and the role of nuclear fusion in the sun’s core to release energy in the form of radiation. | SAME
SCI-HS.ESS1.02 | Construct an explanation of the Big Bang theory based on astronomical evidence of light spectra, motion of distant galaxies, and composition of matter in the universe. | Construct an explanation for the observed expansion of the known universe based on astronomical evidence of light spectra, motion of distant galaxies, and composition of matter in the universe. | VERBIAGE
SCI-HS.ESS1.03 | Communicate scientific ideas about the way stars, over their life cycle, produce elements. | Communicate scientific ideas about the way stars, over their life cycle, produce elements. | SAME
SCI-HS.ESS1.04 | Use mathematical or computational representations to predict the motion of orbiting objects in the solar system. | Use mathematical or computational representations to predict the motion of orbiting objects in the solar system. | SAME
SCI-HS.ESS1.05 | Evaluate evidence of the past and current movements of continental and oceanic crust and the theory of plate tectonics to explain the ages of crustal rocks. | Evaluate evidence of the past and current movements of continental and oceanic crust and the theory of plate tectonics to explain the ages of crustal rocks. | SAME
SCI-HS.ESS1.06 | Apply scientific reasoning and evidence from ancient Earth materials, meteorites, and other planetary surfaces to construct an account of Earth's formation and early history. | Apply scientific reasoning and evidence from ancient Earth materials, meteorites, and other planetary surfaces to construct an account of Earth’s formation and early history. | SAME
SCI-HS.ESS2 | [ESS2] Earth's Systems | Earth's Systems | SAME
SCI-HS.ESS2.01 | Develop a model to illustrate how Earth's internal and surface processes operate at different spatial and temporal scales to form continental and ocean-floor features. | Develop a model to illustrate how Earth’s internal and surface processes operate at different spatial and temporal scales to form continental and ocean-floor features. | SAME
SCI-HS.ESS2.02 | Analyze geoscience data to make the claim that one change to Earth's surface can create feedbacks that cause changes to other Earth systems. | Analyze geoscience data to make the claim that one change to Earth's surface can create feedbacks that cause changes to other Earth systems. | SAME
SCI-HS.ESS2.03 | Develop a model based on evidence of Earth's interior to describe the cycling of matter by thermal convection. | Develop a model based on evidence of Earth's interior to describe the cycling of matter by thermal convection. | SAME
SCI-HS.ESS2.04 | Use a model to describe how variations in the flow of energy into and out of Earth's systems result in changes in climate. | Use a model to describe how variations in the flow of energy into and out of Earth’s systems result in changes in climate. | SAME
SCI-HS.ESS2.05 | Plan and conduct an investigation of the properties of water and its effects on Earth materials and surface processes. | Plan and conduct an investigation of the properties of water and its effects on Earth materials and surface processes. | SAME
SCI-HS.ESS2.06 | Develop a quantitative model to describe the cycling of carbon among the hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere. | Develop a quantitative model to describe the cycling of carbon among the hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere. | SAME
SCI-HS.ESS2.07 | Construct an argument based on evidence about the simultaneous coevolution of Earth's systems and life on Earth. | Construct an argument based on evidence about the simultaneous coevolution of Earth’s systems and life on Earth. | SAME
SCI-HS.ESS3 | [ESS3] Earth and Human Activity | Earth and Human Activity | SAME
SCI-HS.ESS3.01 | Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth's resources and environment. | Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the availability of natural resources, occurrence of natural hazards, and changes in climate have influenced human activity. | VERBIAGE
SCI-HS.ESS3.02 | Not listed in PowerSchool | Evaluate competing design solutions for developing, managing, and utilizing energy and mineral resources based on cost-benefit ratios. | NEW
SCI-HS.ESS3.03 | Not listed in PowerSchool | Analyze the relationships among management of natural resources, the sustainability of human populations, and biodiversity through the use of a computational simulation. | NEW
SCI-HS.ESS3.04 | Not listed in PowerSchool | Evaluate or refine a technological solution that reduces impacts of human activities on natural systems. | NEW
SCI-HS.ESS3.05 | Not listed in PowerSchool | Analyze geoscience data and the results from global climate models to make an evidence-based forecast of the current rate of global or regional climate change and associated future impacts to Earth systems. | NEW
SCI-HS.ESS3.06 | Not listed in PowerSchool | Use data from computational representations to illustrate the relationships among Earth systems and how those relationships are being modified due to human activity. | NEW