5-LS2-1
From NY Science Standards Wiki
Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants (producers), animals (consumers), decomposers, and the environment.
Clarification statement: Emphasis is on the flow of energy and cycling of matter in systems such as organisms, ecosystems, and/or Earth.
Assessment boundary: Assessment does not include molecular explanations.
Assessment
What assessment of 5-LS2-1 might look like on a NY state exam.
| Exam | Cluster | Question |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Wolves in Yellowstone National Park | Question 12 |
| Locust Trees | Question 31 | |
| Spring 2025 | The Albany Pine Bush Ecosystem | Question 21 |
| Spring 2024 | Meerkats | Question 25 |
Resources
Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of 5-LS2-1.
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NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation 5-LS2-1 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
5-LS2-1 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department:
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