MS-ESS1-1
Develop and use a model of the Earth-Sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the Sun and moon, and seasons.
Clarification statement: Examples of models could include physical, graphical, or conceptual models.
Resources
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Assessment
What assessment of MS-ESS1-1 might look like on a NY state exam.
NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation MS-ESS1-1 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Connections to Other Standards
MS-ESS1-1 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department: