Difference between revisions of "3-LS3-1"
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Latest revision as of 22:37, 20 September 2026
Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence that plants and animals have traits inherited from parents and that variation of these traits exists in a group of similar organisms.
Clarification statement: Patterns are the similarities and differences in traits shared between offspring and their parents, or among siblings. Emphasis is on organisms other than humans.
Assessment boundary: Assessment does not include genetic mechanisms of inheritance and prediction of traits. Assessment is limited to non-human examples.
Assessment
What assessment of 3-LS3-1 might look like on a NY state exam.
| Exam | Cluster | Question |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Locust Trees | Question 29 |
| Spring 2025 | Traits and Survival of Dogs | Question 1 |
| Traits and Survival of Dogs | Question 2 |
Resources
Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of 3-LS3-1.
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NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation 3-LS3-1 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Connections to Other Standards
3-LS3-1 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department: