Difference between revisions of "4-LS1-1"

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Latest revision as of 22:38, 20 September 2026

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.

Assessment

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

Exam Cluster Question
Spring 2026 Locust Trees Question 28
Locust Trees Question 30
Spring 2024 Meerkats Question 24

Resources

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

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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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