4-LS1-2: Sensation, Processing, and Response 

Use a model to describe that animals receive different types of information through their senses, process the information in their brain, and respond to the information in different ways. (Systems and System Models)

Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on systems of information transfer.

Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include the mechanisms by which the brain stores and recalls information or the mechanisms of how sensory receptors function.


Science Practices
Developing and Using Models

Disciplinary Core Ideas
LS1.D: Information Processing

Crosscutting Concepts
Systems and System Models



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

Shared Resources

Anchor Charts


Phenomena

 


Videos


Learning Plans


Storylines


Common Core Connections

ELA/Literacy

  • SL.4.5 - Add audio recordings and visual displays to presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes. 


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