Difference between revisions of "3-LS3-2"

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Latest revision as of 22:37, 20 September 2026

Use evidence to support the explanation that traits can be influenced by the environment.

Clarification statement: Examples of the environment affecting a trait could include normally tall plants grown with insufficient water are stunted; and, a pet dog that is given too much food and little exercise may become overweight.

Assessment

What assessment of 3-LS3-2 might look like on a NY state exam.

Exam Cluster Question
Spring 2025 Traits and Survival of Dogs Question 3
Spring 2024 Meerkats Question 28

Resources

Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of 3-LS3-2.

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NGSS Dimensions

Performance expectation 3-LS3-2 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

3-LS3-2 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department:



Page contributors: Conrad Richman
P-8 | 3. Inheritance and Variation of Traits: Life Cycles and Traits