genetic relatives. (HS-LS2-8) biodiversity.* [Clarification LS4.C: Adaptation Statement: Examples of human Changes in the physical activities can include urbanization, environment, whether naturally building dams, and dissemination occurring or human induced, have of invasive species.] thus contributed to the expansion HS-LS2-8. Evaluate the evidence of some species, the emergence of for the role of group behavior on new distinct species as populations individual and species’ chances to diverge under different conditions, survive and reproduce. and the decline–and sometimes [Clarification Statement: Emphasis the extinction–of some species. is on: (1) distinguishing between (HS-LS4-6) group and individual behavior, (2) LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans identifying evidence supporting is increased by the the outcomes of group behavior, formation of new species and (3) developing logical and (speciation) and decreased by the reasonable arguments based on loss of species (extinction). evidence. Examples of group (secondary to HS-LS2-7) Humans behaviors could include flocking, depend on the living world for the schooling, herding, and resources and other benefits cooperative behaviors such as provided by biodiversity. But hunting, migrating, and human activity is also having swarming.] adverse impacts on biodiversity HS-LS4-6. Create or revise a through overpopulation, simulation to test a solution to overexploitation, habitat mitigate adverse impacts of destruction, pollution, introduction human activity on biodiversity.* of invasive species, and climate [Clarification Statement: Emphasis change. Thus sustaining is on designing solutions for a biodiversity so that proposed problem related to ecosystem functioning and threatened or endangered productivity are maintained species, or to genetic variation of organisms for multiple species.] is essential to supporting and enhancing life on Earth. Sustaining biodiversity also aids humanity by preserving landscapes of recreational or inspirational value. (secondary to HS-LS2-7), (HS-LS4-6)
genetic relatives. (HS-LS2-8) LS4.C: Adaptation in the physical environment, whether naturally occurring or human induced, have thus contributed to the expansion of some species, the emergence of new distinct species as populations diverge under different conditions, and the decline–and sometimes the extinction–of some species. (HS-LS4-6) LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans is increased by the formation of new species (speciation) and decreased by the loss of species (extinction). (secondary to HS-LS2-7) Humans depend on the living world for the resources and other benefits provided by biodiversity. But human activity is also having adverse impacts on biodiversity through overpopulation, overexploitation, habitat destruction, pollution, introduction of invasive species, and climate change. Thus sustaining biodiversity so that ecosystem functioning and productivity are maintained is essential to supporting and enhancing life on Earth. Sustaining biodiversity also aids humanity by preserving landscapes of recreational or inspirational value. (secondary to HS-LS2-7), (HS-LS4-6) biodiversity.* [Clarification Statement: Examples of human activities can include urbanization, building dams, and dissemination of invasive species.] HS-LS2-8. Evaluate the evidence for the role of group behavior on individual and species’ chances to survive and reproduce. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on: (1) distinguishing between group and individual behavior, (2) identifying evidence supporting the outcomes of group behavior, and (3) developing logical and reasonable arguments based on evidence. Examples of group behaviors could include flocking, schooling, herding, and cooperative behaviors such as hunting, migrating, and swarming.] HS-LS4-6. Create or revise a simulation to test a solution to mitigate adverse impacts of human activity on biodiversity.* [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on designing solutions for a proposed problem related to threatened or endangered species, or to genetic variation of organisms for multiple species.] Changes
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