3-ESS2-3
Plan and conduct an investigation to determine the connections between weather and water processes in Earth systems.
Clarification statement: Emphasis should be on the processes that connect the water cycle and weather patterns.
Note: this is a NYSED-specific performance expectation that is different from the Next Generation Science Standards.
Grade 5 Science Test Questions
Released New York State Grade 5 science test questions that assess 3-ESS2-3 are listed here by test and question cluster. Each link opens the question with its answer key.
| Exam | Cluster | Question |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Hurricane Formation | Question 24 |
Resources
Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of 3-ESS2-3.
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NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation 3-ESS2-3 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Connections to Other Standards
3-ESS2-3 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department: