1-PS4-2
Make observations (firsthand or from media) to construct an evidence-based account that objects can be seen only when illuminated.
Clarification statement: Examples of observations could include those made in a completely dark room, a pinhole box, and a video of a cave explorer with a flashlight. Illumination could be from an external light source or by an object giving off its own light.
Resources
Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of 1-PS4-2.
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Assessment
What assessment of 1-PS4-2 might look like on a NY state exam.
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NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation 1-PS4-2 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Connections to Other Standards
1-PS4-2 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department: