4-PS3-2

Make observations to provide evidence that energy is conserved as it is transferred and/or converted from one form to another.

Clarification statement: Examples of forms of energy could include sound, light, heat, and electrical.

Assessment boundary: Assessment does not include quantitative measurements of energy.

Grade 5 Science Test Questions

Released New York State Grade 5 science test questions that assess 4-PS3-2 are listed here by test and question cluster. Each link opens the question with its answer key.

Exam	Cluster	Question
Spring 2026	Information Transfer	Question 15
	Natural Energy Resources	Question 35
Spring 2025	Investigations with Balloons	Question 36
Spring 2024	Motion of Golf Balls	Question 7

Resources

Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of 4-PS3-2.

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NGSS Dimensions

Performance expectation 4-PS3-2 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

4-PS3-2 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department:

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