MS-PS1-3

Gather and make sense of information to describe that synthetic materials come from natural resources and impact society.

Clarification statement: Emphasis is on natural resources that undergo a chemical process to form the synthetic material. Examples of new materials could include new medicine, foods, and alternative fuels.

Assessment boundary: Assessment is limited to the qualitative interpretation of evidence provided.

Resources

Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of MS-PS1-3.

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Assessment

What assessment of MS-PS1-3 might look like on a NY state exam.

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NGSS Dimensions

Performance expectation MS-PS1-3 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:

Science and engineering practices

Disciplinary core ideas

Crosscutting concepts

Connections to Other Standards

MS-PS1-3 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department:

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