What grade levels do these standards cover?

Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, and Grade 2

Where can I read the official document?

STAAR Alternate 2 Spring 2026 Elementary Grade 5 Science Essence Statements

1
The student knows that matter has measurable physical properties that determine how matter is identified, classified, changed, and used. (Readiness and Supporting Standard)5.6
2
The student knows that matter has measurable physical properties that determine how matter is identified, classified, changed, and used. (Supporting Standard)3.6

1
The student knows the nature of forces and the patterns of their interactions. (Supporting Standard)5.7
2
The student knows the nature of forces and the patterns of their interactions. (Supporting Standard)3.7
3
The student knows that energy is everywhere and can be observed in cycles, patterns, and systems. (Readiness Standard)5.8
4
The student knows that energy is everywhere and can be observed in cycles, patterns, and systems. (Supporting Standard)4.8

1
The student recognizes patterns among the Sun, Earth, and Moon systems and their effects. (Readiness Standard)5.9
2
The student recognizes patterns among the Sun, Earth, and Moon systems and their effects. (Supporting Standard)4.9
3
The student knows that there are recognizable objects and patterns in Earth’s solar system. (Supporting Standard)3.9
4
The student knows that there are recognizable patterns and processes on Earth. (Readiness and Supporting Standard)5.10
5
The student knows that there are processes on Earth that create patterns of change. (Supporting Standard)4.10
6
The student knows that there are recognizable processes that change Earth over time. (Supporting Standard)3.10
7
The student understands how natural resources are important and can be managed. (Supporting Standard)4.11

1
The student describes patterns, cycles, systems, and relationships within environments. (Readiness Standard)5.12
2
The student describes patterns, cycles, systems, and relationships within environments. (Supporting Standard)4.12
3
The student describes patterns, cycles, systems, and relationships within environments. (Supporting Standard)3.12
4
The student knows that organisms undergo similar life processes and have structures and behaviors that help them survive within their environments. (Readiness Standard)5.13

What grade levels do these standards cover?: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, and Grade 2
Where can I read the official document?: STAAR Alternate 2 Spring 2026 Elementary Grade 5 Science Essence Statements

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