K-ESS3-1
Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants or animals (including humans) and the places they live.
Clarification statement: Examples of relationships could include that deer eat buds and leaves, therefore, they usually live in forested areas, and grasses need sunlight so they often grow in meadows. Plants, animals, and their surroundings make up a system.
Resources
Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of K-ESS3-1.
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Assessment
What assessment of K-ESS3-1 might look like on a NY state exam.
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NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation K-ESS3-1 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Connections to Other Standards
K-ESS3-1 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department: