5-PS3-1
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Use models to describe that energy in animals’ food (used for body repair, growth, motion, and to maintain body warmth) was once energy from the Sun.
Clarification statement: Emphasis should be on plants converting light energy by photosynthesis into usable energy. Examples of models could include diagrams and flow charts.
Resources
Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of 5-PS3-1.
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Assessment
What assessment of 5-PS3-1 might look like on a NY state exam.
| Exam | Cluster | Question |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | The Albany Pine Bush Ecosystem | Question 22 |
NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation 5-PS3-1 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-PS3-1 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department:
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