Correlations to the New Hampshire Frameworks for Science Literacy (K-12)

LS1 – All living organisms have identifiable structures and characteristics that allow for survival (organisms, populations, and species).
            1 - Classification
            2 – Living Things and Organization

LS2 – Energy flows and matter recycles through an ecosystem.
            1 – Environment
            2 – Flow of Energy

LS3 – Groups of organisms show evidence of change over time (e.g. evolution, natural selection, structures, behaviors, and biochemistry).
            1 – Change
            3 – Natural Selection

LS4 – Humans are similar to other species in many ways, and yet are unique among Earth’s life forms.
            1 – Behavior

SPS1 – Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking Skills
            1 – Making Observations and Asking Questions

SPS2 – Unifying Concepts of Science
            2 – Systems and Energy
            4 – Patterns of Change

SPS4 – Science Skills for Information, Communication and Media Literacy
            1 – Information and Media Literacy

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State of Maine Learning Results Connections

A. Classifying Life Forms
Describe some structural and behavioral adaptations that allow organisms to survive in a changing environment.

B. Ecology
Analyze how the finite resources in an ecosystem limit the types and populations of organisms within it.
Generate examples of the variety of ways that organisms interact (e.g., competition, predator/prey, parasitism/mutualism).

D. Continuity And Change
Students will understand the basis for all life and that all living things change over time.

J. Inquiry and Problem Solving
Make accurate observations using appropriate tools and units of measure.
Design and conduct scientific investigations which include controlled experiments and systematic observations. Collect and analyze data, and draw conclusions fairly.

K. Scientific Reasoning
Support reasoning by using a variety of evidence.

L. Communication
Access information at remote sites using telecommunications.

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