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.


Disciplinary Core Ideas
LS4.C: Adaptation

Crosscutting Concepts
Cause and Effect



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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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