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Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools, Kindergarten through Grade Twelve Grades Nine through Twelve Standards Arranged by Topic California Department of Education Clarification statements were created by the writers of NGSS to supply examples or additional clarification to the performance expectations and assessment boundary statements. *The performance expectations marked with an asterisk integrate traditional science content with engineering through a Practice or Disciplinary Core Idea. **California clarification statements, marked with double asterisks, were incorporated by the California Science Expert Review Panel The star symbol (() following the standard indicates that it is also a Modeling standard. Modeling is best interpreted not as a collection of isolated topics but in relation to other standards. Making mathematical models is a Standard for Mathematical Practice, and modeling standards appear throughout the higher mathematics standards indicated by a ( symbol. The section entitled “Disciplinary Core Ideas” is reproduced verbatim from A Framework for K–12 Science Education: Practices, Cross-Cutting Concepts, and Core Ideas. Revised March 2015. HS Structure and Function HS Structure and Function Students who demonstrate understanding can: HS-LS1-1. Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the structure of DNA determines the structure of proteins which carry out the essential functions of life through systems of specialized cells. [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include identification of specific cell or tissue types, whole body systems, specific protein structures and functions, or the biochemistry of protein synthesis.] HS-LS1-2. Develop and use a model to illustrate the hierarchical organization of interacting systems that provide specific functions within multicellular organisms. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on functions at the organism system level such as nutrient uptake, water delivery,