3-ESS2-1
Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season.
Clarification statement: Examples of data could include average temperature, precipitation, and wind direction.
Assessment boundary: Assessment of graphical displays is limited to pictographs and bar graphs. Assessment does not include climate change.
Resources
Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of 3-ESS2-1.
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Assessment
What assessment of 3-ESS2-1 might look like on a NY state exam.
| Exam | Cluster | Question |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Hurricane Formation | Question 25 |
| Hurricane Formation | Question 26 | |
| Spring 2024 | Weather Patterns | Question 10 |
| Weather Patterns | Question 11 |
NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation 3-ESS2-1 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Connections to Other Standards
3-ESS2-1 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department: