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From this browse and search tool, you will find the New York State (NYS) Learning Standards statements for all seven standard areas across grades Pre K - 12. The NYS Learning Standards provides the foundation for the NYS Assessments and the local core curriculum.

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Standard Area - MST: Math, Science & Technology

Standard - MST4: Science
Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.

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Academic Level - MST4.E: Elementary

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Key Idea Code - MST4.E.LE: The Living Environment

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Key Idea - MST4.E.LE.4:
The continuity of life is sustained through reproduction and development.

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Performance Indicator - MST4.E.LE.4.2:
Students describe evidence of growth, repair, and maintenance, such as nails, hair, and bone, and the healing of cuts and bruises.

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Major Understandings - MST4.E.LE.4.2a:
Growth is the process by which plants and animals increase in size.

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Major Understandings - MST4.E.LE.4.2b:
Food supplies the energy and materials necessary for growth and repair.