5-PS1-1 | Particle Nature of Matter · NYS standard · Grade 5 test questions
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Develop a model to describe that matter is made of particles too small to be seen.
Clarification statement: Examples of evidence supporting a model could include adding air to expand a basketball, compressing air in a syringe, dissolving sugar in water, and evaporating salt water.
Assessment boundary: Assessment does not include the atomic-scale mechanism of evaporation and condensation or defining the unseen particles.
Grade 5 Science Test Questions
Released New York State Grade 5 science test questions that assess 5-PS1-1 are listed here by test and question cluster. Each link opens the question with its answer key.
| Exam | Cluster | Question |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 Grade 5 Test | Properties of Substances | Question 8 |
| Spring 2024 Grade 5 Test | Identifying Substances | Question 20 |
Resources
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