5-ESS1-2 | Patterns: Shadows, Day/Night, Seasonal Appearance of Stars · NYS standard · Grade 5 test questions

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Represent data in graphical displays to reveal patterns of daily changes in length and direction of shadows, day and night, and the seasonal appearance of some stars in the night sky.

Clarification statement: Examples of patterns could include the position and motion of Earth with respect to the Sun, moon, and some stars that are visible only in particular months.

Assessment boundary: Assessment does not include causes of seasons.

Grade 5 Science Test Questions

Released New York State Grade 5 science test questions that assess 5-ESS1-2 are listed here by test and question cluster. Each link opens the question with its answer key.

Exam Cluster Question
Spring 2026 Grade 5 Test Sunlight and Starlight Question 2
Sunlight and Starlight Question 3
Sunlight and Starlight Question 4
Spring 2025 Grade 5 Test Solar System Patterns Question 27
Solar System Patterns Question 28
Solar System Patterns Question 29
Solar System Patterns Question 30

Resources

Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of 5-ESS1-2.

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