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Biology-First Course
The Biology First story line is shown below. Follow this link to download a pdf of the graphic you can print. Below the graphic is a link to sample materials.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_image src=”https://dev2.modelinginstruction.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/biology-storylines.pdf” image_size=”full”][vc_separator color=”turquoise” border_width=”2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1706893263205{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]
Sample Materials
Follow this link for sample materials from Unit 1 – Populations. Note that this sample unit does NOT contain any quizzes or tests, and addresses the following NGSS Performance Expectations for students:
HS-LS2-1: Use mathematical and/or computational representations to support explanations of factors that affect carrying capacity of ecosystems at different scales.
HS-LS2-2: Use mathematical representation to support and revise explanations based on evidence about factors affecting biodiversity and populations in ecosystems of different scales.
HS-LS2-6: Evaluate claims, evidence, and reasoning that the complex interactions in ecosystems maintain relatively consistent numbers and types of organisms in stable conditions, while changing conditions may result in a new ecosystem.
HS-LS4-5: Evaluate the evidence supporting claims that changes in environmental conditions may result in: (1) increases in the number of individuals of some species,* (2) the emergence of new species over time, and (3) the extinction of other species.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”turquoise” border_width=”2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1706812205858{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]
Interested in a Biology Workshop?
Workshops in biology first are available in Summer 2024.
First-time Modeling Workshop attendees qualify for a free one-year membership to AMTA. Members have access to ALL instructional resources, webinars, distance learning courses, and other membership services![/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”turquoise” border_width=”2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1708022961348{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Return to Biology story lines
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