4-LS1-1
Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.
Clarification statement: Examples of structures could include thorns, stems, roots, colored petals, heart, stomach, lung, brain, and skin.
Assessment boundary: Assessment is limited to macroscopic structures within plant and animal systems.
Resources
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Assessment
What assessment of 4-LS1-1 might look like on a NY state exam.
| Exam | Cluster | Question |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Locust Trees | Question 28 |
| Locust Trees | Question 30 | |
| Spring 2024 | Meerkats | Question 24 |
NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation 4-LS1-1 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Connections to Other Standards
4-LS1-1 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department: