5-LS2-1

Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants (producers), animals (consumers), decomposers, and the environment.

Clarification statement: Emphasis is on the flow of energy and cycling of matter in systems such as organisms, ecosystems, and/or Earth.

Assessment boundary: Assessment does not include molecular explanations.

Resources

Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of 5-LS2-1.

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What assessment of 5-LS2-1 might look like on a NY state exam.

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Performance expectation 5-LS2-1 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

5-LS2-1 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department:

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P-8 | 5. Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems