Clarification Statement - S.MS.LS.1.4.CS:
Examples of behaviors that affect the probability of animal reproduction could include nest building to protect young from cold, herding of animals to protect young from predators, and vocalization of animals and colorful plumage to attract mates for bree

Science and Engineering Practices - 6-8.SEP7.3:
Use an oral and written argument supported by empirical evidence and scientific reasoning to support or refute an explanation or a model for a phenomenon or a solution to a problem.

Disciplinary Core Ideas - S.MS.LS.1.4.DCI:
LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms •Animals engage in characteristic behaviors that increase the odds of reproduction. •Plants reproduce in a variety of ways, sometimes depending on animal behavior and specialized features for reproduction.

Crosscutting Concepts - CC2.6:
Phenomena may have more than one cause, and some cause and effect relationships in systems can only be described using probability.