4-PS3-2

Make observations to provide evidence that energy is conserved as it is transferred and/or converted from one form to another.

Clarification statement: Examples of forms of energy could include sound, light, heat, and electrical.

Assessment boundary: Assessment does not include quantitative measurements of energy.

Assessment

What assessment of 4-PS3-2 might look like on a NY state exam.

Exam	Cluster	Question
Spring 2026	Information Transfer	Question 15
	Natural Energy Resources	Question 35
Spring 2025	Investigations with Balloons	Question 36
Spring 2024	Motion of Golf Balls	Question 7

Resources

Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of 4-PS3-2.

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NGSS Dimensions

Performance expectation 4-PS3-2 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

Connections to Other Standards

4-PS3-2 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department:

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