MS-LS4-6: Adaptation of Populations over Time
Use mathematical representations to support explanations of how natural selection may lead to increases and decreases of specific traits in populations over time. (Cause and Effect)
Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using mathematical models, probability statements, and proportional reasoning to support explanations of trends in changes to populations over time.
Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include Hardy Weinberg calculations.
Science Practices
Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking
Disciplinary Core Ideas
LS4.C: Adaptation
Crosscutting Concepts
Cause and Effect
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
6.RP.A.1 - Understand the concept of a ratio and use ratio language to describe a ratio relationship between two quantities.
6.SP.B.5 - Summarize numerical data sets in relation to their context.
7.RP.A.2 - Recognize and represent proportional relationships between quantities.
MP.4 - Model with mathematics.
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