Standards Alignment

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NGSS:

• MS-LS1-4.Use argument based on empirical evidence and scientific reasoning to support an explanation for how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of animals and plants respectively. 

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CCSS ELA/Literacy -

• RST.6-8.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts. 

• RI.6.8 Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.

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• WHST.6-8.1 Write arguments focused on discipline content.