Get Unit Suggestions
get_unit_suggestionsRecommend compatible NGSS standards for curriculum unit planning based on 3D framework overlap (domain, SEP, DCI, CCC). Example: Given anchor "MS-PS3-1" (energy), suggest 2-7 compatible standards that share similar practices, concepts, or disciplinary ideas for a cohesive unit
When to Use
Use this tool when you need to recommend compatible ngss standards for curriculum unit planning based on 3d framework overlap (domain, sep, dci, ccc). example: given anchor "ms-ps3-1" (energy), suggest 2-7 compatible standards that share similar practices, concepts, or disciplinary ideas for a cohesive unit. This is part of the NGSS Standards provider on xpay✦.
MCP Connection
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{
"mcpServers": {
"xpay": {
"url": "https://mcp.xpay.sh/mcp?key=YOUR_API_KEY"
}
}
}
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claude mcp add --transport http xpay "https://mcp.xpay.sh/mcp?key=YOUR_API_KEY"
How to Execute
Use the xpay✦ meta-tools to run this tool:
xpay_details— Get full input schema:xpay_details("ngss-standards/get_unit_suggestions")xpay_run— Execute:xpay_run("ngss-standards/get_unit_suggestions", { ...inputs })
Input Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
detail_level | string | No | Response detail level: minimal (code, topic, PE 50 chars), summary (+ keywords top 3, PE 150 chars), full (complete standard) |
unit_size | number | No | Total number of standards in the unit (2-8), including the anchor |
anchor_code | string | Yes | The anchor NGSS standard code (e.g., "MS-PS3-1") |
Pricing
- Cost: $0.01/call
- Balance check: Use
xpay_balanceto check remaining credits - Get your API key at xpay.tools — $5 free credits included
Related Skills
- NGSS Standards (all tools) — 8 tools
- Get Standard — $0.01/call
- Search By Domain — $0.01/call
- Get 3d Components — $0.01/call
- Search Standards — $0.01/call
- Search By Practice — $0.01/call
Links
- Tool page: https://xpay.tools/ngss-standards/get-unit-suggestions/
- Provider: https://xpay.tools/ngss-standards/
- All tools: https://xpay.tools/explore
How to Execute
Input Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
detail_level | string | No | Response detail level: minimal (code, topic, PE 50 chars), summary (+ keywords top 3, PE 150 chars), full (complete standard) |
unit_size | number | No | Total number of standards in the unit (2-8), including the anchor |
anchor_code | string | Yes | The anchor NGSS standard code (e.g., "MS-PS3-1") |
Install Skill
Pricing
Cost
$0.01/call
Model
Flat rate
Provider
NGSS Standards

