3-LS1-1
Develop models to describe that organisms have unique and diverse life cycles but all have in common birth, growth, reproduction, and death.
Clarification statement: Changes organisms go through during their life form a pattern.
Assessment boundary: Assessment of plant life cycles is limited to those of flowering plants. Assessment does not include details of human reproduction.
Assessment
What assessment of 3-LS1-1 might look like on a NY state exam.
| Exam | Cluster | Question |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | Traits and Survival of Dogs | Question 4 |
| The Albany Pine Bush Ecosystem | Question 23 |
Resources
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NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation 3-LS1-1 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Connections to Other Standards
3-LS1-1 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department: