MS-PS1-3 | Synthetic Materials and Natural Resources
Gather and make sense of information to describe that synthetic materials come from natural resources and impact society.
Clarification statement: Emphasis is on natural resources that undergo a chemical process to form the synthetic material. Examples of new materials could include new medicine, foods, and alternative fuels.
Assessment boundary: Assessment is limited to the qualitative interpretation of evidence provided.
Assessment
What assessment of MS-PS1-3 might look like on a NY state exam.
| Exam | Cluster | Question |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | Maple Syrup Production | Question 4 |
Performance Level Descriptions
PLDs communicate the knowledge and skills expected of students to demonstrate proficiency in each Learning Standard. NYS assessments classify student performance into one of four levels.
Resources
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NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation MS-PS1-3 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
- Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
- Gather and make sense of information to describe that synthetic materials come from natural resources and impact society.
- PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter
- Each substance has characteristic properties that can be used to identify it.
- Structure and Function
- Structures can be designed to serve particular functions by taking into account properties of different materials and how materials can be shaped and used.