HS-LS2-1 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics

Students who demonstrate understanding can:

HS-LS2-1.

[Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on quantitative analysis and comparison of the relationships among interdependent factors including boundaries, resources, climate, and competition. Examples of mathematical comparisons could include graphs, charts, histograms, and population changes gathered from simulations or historical data sets.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include deriving mathematical equations to make comparisons.]

The performance expectation above was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:

Science and Engineering Practices

Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking

Mathematical and computational thinking in 9-12 builds on K-8 experiences and progresses to using algebraic thinking and analysis, a range of linear and nonlinear functions including trigonometric functions, exponentials and logarithms, and computational tools for statistical analysis to analyze, represent, and model data. Simple computational simulations are created and used based on mathematical models of basic assumptions.

Use mathematical and/or computational representations of phenomena or design solutions to support explanations.

Disciplinary Core Ideas

LS2.A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems

Ecosystems have carrying capacities, which are limits to the numbers of organisms and populations they can support. These limits result from such factors as the availability of living and nonliving resources and from such challenges such as predation, competition, and disease. Organisms would have the capacity to produce populations of great size were it not for the fact that environments and resources are finite. This fundamental tension affects the abundance (number of individuals) of species in any given ecosystem.

Crosscutting Concepts

Scale, Proportion, and Quantity

The significance of a phenomenon is dependent on the scale, proportion, and quantity at which it occurs.

Connections to other DCIs in this grade-band: N/A

Articulation of DCIs across grade-bands:

MS.LS2.A ; MS.LS2.C; MS.ESS3.A ; MS.ESS3.C

Common Core State Standards Connections:

ELA/Literacy -
RST.11-12.1	Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the account. (HS-LS2-1)
WHST.9-12.2	Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. (HS-LS2-1)
Mathematics -
MP.2	Reason abstractly and quantitatively. (HS-LS2-1)
MP.4	Model with mathematics. (HS-LS2-1)
HSN.Q.A.1	Use units as a way to understand problems and to guide the solution of multi-step problems; choose and interpret units consistently in formulas; choose and interpret the scale and the origin in graphs and data displays. (HS-LS2-1)
HSN.Q.A.2	Define appropriate quantities for the purpose of descriptive modeling. (HS-LS2-1)
HSN.Q.A.3	Choose a level of accuracy appropriate to limitations on measurement when reporting quantities. (HS-LS2-1)

Students who demonstrate understanding can:

HS-LS2-1.

The performance expectation above was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:

Science and Engineering Practices

Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking

Use mathematical and/or computational representations of phenomena or design solutions to support explanations.

Disciplinary Core Ideas

LS2.A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems

Ecosystems have carrying capacities, which are limits to the numbers of organisms and populations they can support. These limits result from such factors as the availability of living and nonliving resources and from such challenges such as predation, competition, and disease. Organisms would have the capacity to produce populations of great size were it not for the fact that environments and resources are finite. This fundamental tension affects the abundance (number of individuals) of species in any given ecosystem.

Crosscutting Concepts

Scale, Proportion, and Quantity

The significance of a phenomenon is dependent on the scale, proportion, and quantity at which it occurs.

Connections to other DCIs in this grade-band: N/A

Articulation of DCIs across grade-bands:

MS.LS2.A ; MS.LS2.C; MS.ESS3.A ; MS.ESS3.C

Common Core State Standards Connections:

ELA/Literacy -
RST.11-12.1	Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the account. (HS-LS2-1)
WHST.9-12.2	Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. (HS-LS2-1)
Mathematics -
MP.2	Reason abstractly and quantitatively. (HS-LS2-1)
MP.4	Model with mathematics. (HS-LS2-1)
HSN.Q.A.1	Use units as a way to understand problems and to guide the solution of multi-step problems; choose and interpret units consistently in formulas; choose and interpret the scale and the origin in graphs and data displays. (HS-LS2-1)
HSN.Q.A.2	Define appropriate quantities for the purpose of descriptive modeling. (HS-LS2-1)
HSN.Q.A.3	Choose a level of accuracy appropriate to limitations on measurement when reporting quantities. (HS-LS2-1)

Students who demonstrate understanding can:

HS-LS2-1.

The performance expectation above was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:

Science and Engineering Practices

Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking

Use mathematical and/or computational representations of phenomena or design solutions to support explanations.

Disciplinary Core Ideas

LS2.A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems

Ecosystems have carrying capacities, which are limits to the numbers of organisms and populations they can support. These limits result from such factors as the availability of living and nonliving resources and from such challenges such as predation, competition, and disease. Organisms would have the capacity to produce populations of great size were it not for the fact that environments and resources are finite. This fundamental tension affects the abundance (number of individuals) of species in any given ecosystem.

Crosscutting Concepts

Scale, Proportion, and Quantity

The significance of a phenomenon is dependent on the scale, proportion, and quantity at which it occurs.

Connections to other DCIs in this grade-band: N/A

Articulation of DCIs across grade-bands:

MS.LS2.A ; MS.LS2.C; MS.ESS3.A ; MS.ESS3.C

Common Core State Standards Connections:

ELA/Literacy -
RST.11-12.1	Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the account. (HS-LS2-1)
WHST.9-12.2	Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. (HS-LS2-1)
Mathematics -
MP.2	Reason abstractly and quantitatively. (HS-LS2-1)
MP.4	Model with mathematics. (HS-LS2-1)
HSN.Q.A.1	Use units as a way to understand problems and to guide the solution of multi-step problems; choose and interpret units consistently in formulas; choose and interpret the scale and the origin in graphs and data displays. (HS-LS2-1)
HSN.Q.A.2	Define appropriate quantities for the purpose of descriptive modeling. (HS-LS2-1)
HSN.Q.A.3	Choose a level of accuracy appropriate to limitations on measurement when reporting quantities. (HS-LS2-1)

HS-LS2-1 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics

Science and Engineering Practices

Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking

Disciplinary Core Ideas

LS2.A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems

Crosscutting Concepts

Scale, Proportion, and Quantity

Science and Engineering Practices

Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking

Disciplinary Core Ideas

LS2.A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems

Crosscutting Concepts

Scale, Proportion, and Quantity

Science and Engineering Practices

Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking

Disciplinary Core Ideas

LS2.A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems

Crosscutting Concepts

Scale, Proportion, and Quantity

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