Essential Elements: High School
Other Wisconsin Science sets
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Physical
- I
Make a claim supported by evidence to explain patterns of chemical properties that occur in a substance during a common chemical reaction (e.g., baking soda and vinegar).EE.HS-PS1-2
- II
Evaluate the effectiveness of safety devices and design a solution that could minimize the force of a collision.EE.HS-PS2-3
- III
Investigate and predict the temperatures of two liquids before and after combining to show uniform energy distribution.EE.HS-PS3-4
- IV
Make a claim supported by evidence that shows how some devices use light and sound waves to transmit and capture information.EE.HS-PS4-5
Life
- I
Use a model to illustrate the organization and interaction of major organs into systems (e.g., circulatory, respiratory, digestive, sensory) in the body to provide specific functions.EE.HS-LS1-2
- II
Use a model to illustrate how growth occurs when cells multiply.EE.HS-LS1-4
- III
Use a graphical representation to explain the dependence of an animal population on other organisms for food and their environment for shelter.EE.HS-LS2-2
- IV
Defend why reproduction may or may not result in offspring with different traits.EE.HS-LS3-2
- V
Explain how the traits of particular species that allow them to survive in their specific environments.EE.HS-LS4-2
Earth and Space
- I
Use a model of Earth and the Sun to show how Earth's tilt and orbit around the Sun cause changes in seasons.EE.HS-ESS1-4
- II
Use a model to show how constructive forces (e.g., volcanoes) and destructive mechanisms (e.g., weathering, coastal erosions) change Earth's surfaceEE.HS-ESS2-1
- III
Using a model, recognize how the effects of changes in climate can impact human lives.EE.HS-ESS2-4
- IV
Construct an explanation based on evidence for how natural hazards have influenced human activity.EE.HS-ESS3-1
- V
Construct an argument for a strategy to conserve, recycle, or reuse resources.EE.HS-ESS3-2
- VI
Analyze data to determine the effects of a conservation strategy on the level of a natural resource.EE.HS-ESS3-3
Biology
- I
Explain how different organs of the body carry out essential functions of lifeEE.HS-LS1-1
- II
Collect data from an investigation to show how different organisms react to changes (e.g., heart rate increases with exercise, pupils react to light).EE.HS-LS1-3
- III
Use a graphical representation to explain changes over time in the population size of an animal species (e.g., currently on the endangered list).EE.HS-LS2-1
- IV
Interpret data sets to identify an advantageous heritable trait.EE.HS-LS4-3.
- V
Evaluate a strategy to protect a species. EE.HS-LS4-6
Frequently asked questions
- What grade levels do these standards cover?
- Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
- Where can I read the official document?
- Wisconsin Essential Elements for Science
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