Next Generation Science Standards - NGSS

HS-LS1-5    From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
Students who demonstrate understanding can: HS-LS1-5. Use a model to illustrate how photosynthesis transforms light energy into stored chemical energy. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on illustrating inputs and outputs of matter and the transfer and transformation of energy in photosynthesis by plants and other photosynthesizing organisms. Examples of models could include diagrams, chemical equations, and conceptual models.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include specific biochemical steps.]
The performance expectation above was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Developing and Using Models Modeling in 9–12 builds on K–8 experiences and progresses to using, synthesizing, and developing models to predict and show relationships among variables between systems and their components in the natural and designed worlds. Use a model based on evidence to illustrate the relationships between systems or between components of a system.	LS1.C: Organization for Matter and Energy Flow in Organisms The process of photosynthesis converts light energy to stored chemical energy by converting carbon dioxide plus water into sugars plus released oxygen.	Energy and Matter Changes of energy and matter in a system can be described in terms of energy and matter flows into, out of, and within that system.
Connections to other DCIs in this grade-band: HS.PS1.B ; HS.PS3.B
Articulation of DCIs across grade-bands: MS.PS1.B ; MS.PS3.D ; MS.LS1.C ; MS.LS2.B
Common Core State Standards Connections: ELA/Literacy - SL.11-12.5 Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest. (HS-LS1-5)

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