SC15.7.9

Science (2015) Grade(s): 7

Engaging in Argument from Evidence

Stability and Change

Students know:

Evidence about performance of the given design solution. Biodiversity describes the variety of species found in the earth's ecosystems.
The completeness of the biodiversity of an ecosystem is often used as a measure of health.
Changes in biodiversity can influence humans' resources and ecosystem services.

Students are able to:

Identify and describe a given design solution for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Identify and describe the additional evidence (in the form of data, information, or other appropriate forms) that is relevant to the problem, design solution, and evaluation of the solution.
Collaboratively define and describe criteria and constraints for the evaluation of the design solution.
Use scientific evidence to evaluate and critique a design solution.
Present oral or written arguments to support or refute the given design solution.