Next Generation Science Standards

The Disciplinary Core Ideas defined in the Next Generation Science Standards that pertain to the modules are listed below. The codes for the Disciplinary Core Ideas addressing the modules are indicated for the physical and life sciences.

Physical Science

HS-PS1. Matter and Its Interactions

PS1A. Structure and Properties of Matter

PS1B. Chemical Reactions

HS-PS4. Waves and Their Application in Technologies for Information Transfer

PS4B. Electromagnetic Radiation

Life Science

HS-LS1. From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes

LS1A. Structure and Function

LS1B. Growth and Development of Organisms

HS-LS3. Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits

LS3A. Inheritance of Traits

LS3B. Variation of Traits

HS-LS4. Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity

LS4B. Natural Selection