P-ESS1-1

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Observe and describe the apparent motions of the Sun, moon, and stars to recognize predictable patterns.

Clarification statement: Examples of patterns could include that the Sun and moon appear to move across the sky in a predictable pathway; day and night follow predictable patterns; seasons change in a cyclical pattern (e.g. summer follows spring, autumn follows summer); the moon’s shape appears to change in a cyclical pattern; and stars other than our Sun can be visible at night depending on local weather conditions.

Note: this is a NYSED-specific performance expectation that is different from the Next Generation Science Standards.

Resources

Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of P-ESS1-1.

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Assessment

What assessment of P-ESS1-1 might look like on a NY state exam.

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NGSS Dimensions

Performance expectation P-ESS1-1 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:

Science and Engineering Practices

• Analyzing and Interpreting Data
  • Use observations (firsthand or from media) to describe patterns in the natural world in order to answer scientific questions.

Disciplinary Core Ideas

• ESS1.A: The Universe and its Stars
  • Patterns of the motion of the sun, moon, and stars in the sky can be observed, described, and predicted.

Crosscutting Concepts

• Patterns
  • Patterns in the natural world can be observed, used to describe phenomena, and used as evidence.

Connections to Other Standards

P-ESS1-1 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department:

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