5-PS1-3
Make observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties.
Clarification statement: Examples of materials to be identified could include baking soda and other powders, metals, minerals, and liquids. Examples of properties could include color, hardness, reflectivity, electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, response to magnetic forces, and solubility; density is not intended as an identifiable property.
Assessment boundary: Assessment does not include density or distinguishing between mass and weight.
Grade 5 Science Test Questions
Released New York State Grade 5 science test questions that assess 5-PS1-3 are listed here by test and question cluster. Each link opens the question with its answer key.
Resources
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NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation 5-PS1-3 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Connections to Other Standards
5-PS1-3 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department: