Life Science

Information about each of the Life Science Disciplinary Core Ideas can be found in the videos below. Additional information can be found in A Framework for K-12 Science Education, which can be downloaded for free here.

LS1A: Structure and Function

LS1B: Growth and Development

LS1C: Matter and Energy Flow in Organisms

LS1D: Information Processing

LS2A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems

LS2B: Cycles of Matter and Energy Transfer

LS2C: Ecosystem Dynamics, Functioning and Resilience

LS2D: Social Interactions and Group Behavior

LS3A: Inheritance of Traits

LS3B: Variation of Traits

LS4A: Evidence of Common Ancestry and Diversity

LS4B: Natural Selection

LS4C: Adaptation

LS4D: Humans and Biodiversity