K-LS1-1
Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
Clarification statement: Examples of patterns could include that animals need to take in food but plants do not; the different kinds of food needed by different types of animals; the requirement of plants to have light; and that all living things need water and other materials to live, grow, and thrive.
Resources
Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of K-LS1-1.
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Assessment
What assessment of K-LS1-1 might look like on a NY state exam.
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NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation K-LS1-1 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Connections to Other Standards
K-LS1-1 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department: