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K–12 Standards

Physical Science - Crosscutting Concepts

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PatternsCCC.1

  • A

    Macroscopic patterns are related tot he nature of microscopic and atomic-level structure.CCC.1-1

  • B

    Graphs, charts and images can be used to identify patterns in data.CCC.1-2

Cause and effectCCC.2

  • A

    Cause and effect relationships may be used to predict phenomena in natural or designed systems.CCC.2-1

Scale, proportion and quantityCCC.3

  • A

    Time, space and energy phenomena can be observed at various scales using models to study systems that are too large or too small.CCC.3-1

  • B

    Proportional relationships (e.g. speed as the ratio of distance traveled to time taken) among different types of quantities provide information about the magnitude of properties and processes.CCC.3-2

Systems and system modelsCCC.4

  • A

    Models can be used to represent systems and their interactions - such as inputs, processes and outputs - and energy and matter flows within systems.CCC.4-1

Energy and matter in systemsCCC.5

  • A

    Matter is conserved because atoms are conserved in physical and chemical processes.CCC.5-1

  • B

    The transfer of energy can be tracked as energy flows through a designed or natural system.CCC.5-2

  • C

    Energy may take different forms (e.g. energy in fields, thermal energy, energy of motion).CCC.5-3

Structure and functionCCC.6

  • A

    Structures can be designed to serve particular functions by taking into account properties of different materials, and how materials can be shaped and used.CCC.6-1

  • B 

    Structures can be designed to serve particular functions.CCC.6-2

Stability and change of systemsCCC.7

  • A

    Explanations of stability and change in natural or designed systems can be constructed by examining the changes over time and forces at different scales.CCC.7-1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?
New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards

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