Disciplinary Core Idea (DCI)
LS1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes – LS1.A Structure and Function
- (3rd-5th) Organisms have both internal and external macroscopic structures that allow for growth, survival, behavior, and reproduction.
- (6th-8th) All living things are made up of cells. In organisms, cells work together to form tissues and organs that are specialized for particular body functions.
Science & Engineering Practice (SEP)
Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
- (3rd-5th) Use evidence (e.g. measurements, observations, patterns) to construct or support an explanation or design a solution to a problem.
- (6th-8th) Apply scientific ideas, principles, and/or evidence to construct, revise and/or use an explanation for real-world phenomena, examples, or events.
Crosscutting Concept (CCC)
Structure and Function
- (3rd-5th) Substructures have shapes and parts that serve functions.
- (6th-8th) Complex and microscopic structures and systems can be visualized, modeled, and used to describe how their function depends on the shapes, composition, and relationships among its parts; therefore, complex natural and designed structures/systems can be analyzed to determine how they function.
