5-ESS1-1 | Relative Distances of Stars · NYS standard · Grade 5 test questions

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Support an argument that differences in the apparent brightness of the Sun compared to other stars is due to their relative distances from Earth.

Assessment boundary: Assessment is limited to relative distances, not sizes, of stars. Assessment does not include other factors that affect apparent brightness (such as stellar masses, age, stage).

Grade 5 Science Test Questions

Released New York State Grade 5 science test questions that assess 5-ESS1-1 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 Solar System Patterns Question 26

Resources

Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of 5-ESS1-1.

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Grades 3–5 science standards | 5. Space Systems: Stars and the Solar System