"Searching Out Nonpoint Sources of Pollution," Activity CA.2 in Waves, Wetlands, and Watersheds
NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS
Supports Crosscutting Concepts:
Cause and Effect
Systems and System Models
Stability and Change
Supports Science and Engineering Practices:
Asking questions and defining problems
Developing and using models
Constructing explanations and designing solutions
Engaging in argument from evidence
Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
Supports Disciplinary Core Ideas:
ETS1.B. Developing possible solutions
ESS3.C. Human impacts on Earth systems
ETS1.A. Defining and delimiting engineering problems
LS2.C. Ecosystem dynamics, functioning, and resilience
LS4.D. Biodiversity and humans
ETS1.B. Devloping possible solutions
Supports Performance Expectations:
3-5-ETS1-2. Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well
each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.
4-ESS2-2. Analyze and interpret data from maps to describe patterns of Earth's features.
5-ESS3-1. Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas
to protect the Earth's resources and environment.
MS-ETS1.1. Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision
to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential
impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.
MS-LS2-5. Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and
ecosystem services.
HS-LS2-7. Design, evaluate, and refine a solution for reducing the impacts of human
activities on the environment and biodiversity.
HS-ESS3-4. Evaluate or refine a technological solution that reduces impacts of human activities
on natural systems.
HS-ETS1-1. Analyze a major global challenge to specify qualitative and quantitative criteria and
constraints for solutions that account for societal needs and wants.
SUPPORT FOR COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS
RI.4. Craft and Structure
W.8. Research to Build and Present Knowledge
RST.4. Craft and Structure
RST.7. Integration of Knowledge and Ideas