K-ESS3-3

Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on living organisms and non-living things in the local environment.

Clarification statement: Examples of human impact on the environment (land, water, air, plants, and animals) could include cutting trees to produce paper and using resources to produce bottles. Examples of solutions could include reusing paper and recycling cans and bottles.

Resources

Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of K-ESS3-3.

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Assessment

What assessment of K-ESS3-3 might look like on a NY state exam.

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NGSS Dimensions

Performance expectation K-ESS3-3 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

K-ESS3-3 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department:

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