5-PS2-1
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Support an argument that the gravitational force exerted by Earth on objects is directed down.
Clarification statement: “Down” is a local description of the direction that points toward the center of the spherical Earth.
Assessment boundary: Assessment does not include mathematical representation of gravitational force.
Assessment
What assessment of 5-PS2-1 might look like on a NY state exam.
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Resources
Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of 5-PS2-1.
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NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation 5-PS2-1 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
5-PS2-1 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department:
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