3-LS3-2 | Environmental Influence · NYS standard · Grade 5 test questions

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Use evidence to support the explanation that traits can be influenced by the environment.

Clarification statement: Examples of the environment affecting a trait could include normally tall plants grown with insufficient water are stunted; and, a pet dog that is given too much food and little exercise may become overweight.

Grade 5 Science Test Questions

Released New York State Grade 5 science test questions that assess 3-LS3-2 are listed here by test and question cluster. Each link opens the question with its answer key.

Exam Cluster Question
Spring 2025 Grade 5 Test Traits and Survival of Dogs Question 3
Spring 2024 Grade 5 Test Meerkats Question 28

Resources

Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of 3-LS3-2.

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Grades 3–5 science standards | 3. Inheritance and Variation of Traits: Life Cycles and Traits