3-LS4-3
Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all.
Clarification statement: Examples of evidence could include needs and characteristics of the organisms and habitats involved. The organisms and their habitat make up a system in which the parts depend on each other.
Resources
Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of 3-LS4-3.
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Assessment
What assessment of 3-LS4-3 might look like on a NY state exam.
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NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation 3-LS4-3 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Connections to Other Standards
3-LS4-3 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department: