4-LS1-1

Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.

Clarification statement: Examples of structures could include thorns, stems, roots, colored petals, heart, stomach, lung, brain, and skin.

Assessment boundary: Assessment is limited to macroscopic structures within plant and animal systems.

Resources

Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of 4-LS1-1.

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Assessment

What assessment of 4-LS1-1 might look like on a NY state exam.

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NGSS Dimensions

Performance expectation 4-LS1-1 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

4-LS1-1 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department:

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