NJSLS Addressed
ELA: NJSLSA.W2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
NJSLSA.W7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects, utilizing an inquiry-based research process, based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
NJSLSA.SL5. Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations.
Social Studies: 6.3.8.CivicsDP.1: Identify an issue of inequality, develop multiple solutions, and communicate the best one to an appropriate government body.
Science: S-ETS1-4 Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
(W.2.8.) Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
(NJSLSA.W8.) Gather relevant information from multiple prints and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate
Production and Distribution of Writing
(W.2.5.) With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed through self-reflection, revising, and editing.
(NJSLSA.W4.) Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
the information while avoiding plagiarism.
Anchor Standards: Writing
Production and Distribution of Writing
(NJSLSA.W5.) Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
Anchor Standards: Language
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
(NJSLSA.L6.) Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression.
LIFE SCIENCE
Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics - Students who demonstrate understanding can:
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
(LS2.A:1.) Plants depend on water and light to grow. (2-LS2-1)
(LS2.A:2.) Plants depend on animals for pollination or to move their seeds around. (2-LS2-2)
Biodiversity and Humans
(LS4.D:1.) There are many different kinds of living things in any area, and they exist in different places on land and in water. (2-LS4-1)
Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity - Students who demonstrate understanding can:
(2-LS4-1.) Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats[Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on the diversity of living things in each of a variety of different habitats.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include specific animal and plant names in specific habitats.]
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Progress Indicators for Language
Conventions of Standard English
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
(L.2.1.F.) Produce, expand, and rearrange complete simple and compound sentences (e.g., The boy watched the movie; The little boy watched the movie; The action movie was watched by the little boy).
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
(L.2.6.) Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe (e.g., When other kids are happy that makes me happy).
Anchor Standards: Writing
Production and Distribution of Writing
(NJSLSA.W4.) Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Range of Writing
(NJSLSA.W10.) Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Anchor Standards: Speaking and Listening
Comprehension and Collaboration
(NJSLSA.SL2.) Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
Technology
Educational Technology: All students will use digital tools to access, manage, evaluate, and synthesize information in order to solve problems individually and collaborate and to create and communicate knowledge.
Technology Operations and Concepts: Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems and operations.
Select and use applications effectively and productively.
(8.1.2.A.5.) Enter information into a spreadsheet and sort the information.
(8.1.2.A.6.) Identify the structure and components of a database.
(8.1.2.A.7.) Enter information into a database or spreadsheet and filter the information.