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Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
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LS1: From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
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MS-LS1-5 Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms.
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MS-LS1-7 Develop a model to describe how food is rearranged through chemical reactions forming new molecules that support growth and/or release energy as this matter moves through an organism.
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ESS3: Earth and Human Activity
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MS-ESS3-4 Construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earth's systems.
Common Core English Language Arts Standards (CCSS.ELA)
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Language (K-12)
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.6 Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
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Speaking & Listening (K-12)
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.3 Evaluate a speaker's point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, assessing the stance, premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of emphasis, and tone used.
National Health Education Standards
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Standard 2: Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors.
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2.8.8 Explain the influence of personal values and beliefs on individual health practices and behaviors.
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2.12.8 Analyze the influence of personal values and beliefs on individual health practices and behaviors.
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Standard 3: Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information, products, and services to enhance health.
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3.8.1 Analyze the validity of health information, products, and services.
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Standard 5: Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.
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5.12.1 Examine barriers that can hinder healthy decision-making.
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Standard 7: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.
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7.8.1 Explain the importance of assuming responsibility for personal health behaviors.