S E S S I O N 2 : S TA N DA R D S A L I G N M E N T
C3 FRAMEWORK FOR SOCIAL STUDIES NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS
D1.5.6-8. Crosscutting Concepts
Determine the kinds of sources that will be helpful in Patterns
answering compelling and supporting questions, taking Graphs, charts, and images can be used to identify
into consideration multiple points of views represented in patterns in data.
the sources. Patterns in rates of change and other numerical relationships
D3.1.6-8. can provide information about natural systems.
Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using Asking Questions and Defining Problems
the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative
Ask questions that require sufficient and appropriate empirical
value of the sources to guide the selection.
evidence to answer.
D2.Geo.2.6-8.
Science and Engineering Practices
Use maps, satellite images, photographs, and other
Planning and Carrying out Investigations
representations to explain relationships between the
locations of places and regions, and changes in their Collect data to produce data to serve as the basis for
environmental characteristics. evidence to answer scientific questions or test design
solutions under a range of conditions.
D2.Geo.4.6-8.
Explain how cultural patterns and economic decisions Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
influence environments and the daily lives of people in both Evaluate data, hypotheses, and/or conclusions in scientific and
nearby and distant places. technical texts in light of competing information or accounts.
D4.6.6-8. Communicate scientific and/or technical information (e.g.
Draw on multiple disciplinary lenses to analyze how a specific about a proposed object, tool, process, system) in writing and/
problem can manifest itself at local, regional, and global or through oral presentations.
levels over time, identifying its characteristics and causes, and
the challenges and opportunities faced by those trying to
address the problem.
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