3-LS4-4
Make a claim about the merit of a solution to a problem caused when the environment changes and the types of plants and animals that live there may change.
Clarification statement: Examples of environmental changes could include both natural and human-influenced changes in land characteristics, water distribution, temperature, food, and other organisms.
Assessment boundary: Assessment is limited to a single environmental change. Assessment does not include the greenhouse effect or climate change.
Resources
Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of 3-LS4-4.
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Assessment
What assessment of 3-LS4-4 might look like on a NY state exam.
| Exam | Cluster | Question |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | The Albany Pine Bush Ecosystem | Question 25 |
| Spring 2024 | Meerkats | Question 29 |
NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation 3-LS4-4 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Connections to Other Standards
3-LS4-4 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department: