5-ESS3-1
Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect Earth’s resources and environment.
Clarification statement: Emphasis should be on how communities use information to sustain resources and the environment locally, regionally, nationally, and/or internationally.
Resources
Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of 5-ESS3-1.
Assessment
What assessment of 5-ESS3-1 might look like on a NY state exam.
| Exam | Cluster | Question |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Natural Energy Resources | Question 34 |
| Spring 2024 | Important Fish | Question 15 |
| Important Fish | Question 16 |
NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation 5-ESS3-1 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Connections to Other Standards
5-ESS3-1 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department: