HS-LS3-3: Variation and Distribution of Traits
Apply concepts of statistics and probability to explain the variation and distribution of expressed traits in a population. (Scale, Proportion, and Quantity)
Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on the use of mathematics to describe the probability of traits as it relates to genetic and environmental factors in the expression of traits.
Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include Hardy-Weinberg calculations.
Science Practices
Analyzing and Interpreting Data
Disciplinary Core Ideas
LS3.B: Variation of Traits
Crosscutting Concepts
Scale, Proportion, and Quantity
Assessments
The Wonder of Science Assessments
Shared Assessments
The following assessments were shared by teachers implementing the NGSS. Many of these are drafts and should be used accordingly. Feel free to improve these assessments or contribute your own. Learn more here.
Instructional Resources
Mini Lessons
The Wonder of Science Resources
Anchor Charts
Phenomena
Videos
Learning Plans
Storylines
Common Core Connections
Mathematics
MP.2 - Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
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