5-ESS1-1
Support an argument that differences in the apparent brightness of the Sun compared to other stars is due to their relative distances from Earth.
Assessment boundary: Assessment is limited to relative distances, not sizes, of stars. Assessment does not include other factors that affect apparent brightness (such as stellar masses, age, stage).
Assessment
What assessment of 5-ESS1-1 might look like on a NY state exam.
| Exam | Cluster | Question |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | Solar System Patterns | Question 26 |
Resources
Examples and discussion of resources for the learning, teaching, and assessment of 5-ESS1-1.
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NGSS Dimensions
Performance expectation 5-ESS1-1 was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:
Connections to Other Standards
5-ESS1-1 connections to ELA, math, and other science standards as outlined by the NYS Education Department: