5-PS3-1

Use models to describe that energy in animals’ food (used for body repair, growth, motion, and to maintain body warmth) was once energy from the Sun.

Clarification statement: Emphasis should be on plants converting light energy by photosynthesis into usable energy. Examples of models could include diagrams and flow charts.

Resources

Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of 5-PS3-1.

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Assessment

What assessment of 5-PS3-1 might look like on a NY state exam.

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NGSS Dimensions

Performance expectation 5-PS3-1 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-PS3-1 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department:

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