K-12 Science Standards for Alaska
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Science Lesson State Standards State ID Grades Performance Expectation
Earth and Moon Patterns AK K-12 Science Standards for Alaska 1-ESS1-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.
Sun Position and Shadow Patterns AK K-12 Science Standards for Alaska 1-ESS1-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.
Seasonal Temperatures and Water Cycles AK K-12 Science Standards for Alaska 1-ESS1-2 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Make observations at different times of year to relate the amount of daylight to the time of year.
Seasonal Patterns AK K-12 Science Standards for Alaska 1-ESS1-2 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Make observations at different times of year to relate the amount of daylight to the time of year.
Engineering Dams AK K-12 Science Standards for Alaska 1-LS1-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
Engineering Litter Collectors AK K-12 Science Standards for Alaska 1-LS1-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
Bird Beak Structure and Function AK K-12 Science Standards for Alaska 1-LS1-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
Ant Behavior and Food AK K-12 Science Standards for Alaska 1-LS1-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
Insect Anatomy - Structure and Function AK K-12 Science Standards for Alaska 1-LS1-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
Plant Structures AK K-12 Science Standards for Alaska 1-LS1-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
Parent and Offspring Behaviors AK K-12 Science Standards for Alaska 1-LS1-2 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive.
Living and Nonliving Things AK K-12 Science Standards for Alaska 1-LS3-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are like, but not exactly like, their parents.
Parent and Offspring Behaviors AK K-12 Science Standards for Alaska 1-LS3-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are like, but not exactly like, their parents.

Plant Structures AK K-12 Science Standards for Alaska 1-LS3-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are like, but not exactly like, their parents.
Making Sounds and Instruments AK K-12 Science Standards for Alaska 1-PS4-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Plan and conduct investigations to provide evidence that vibrating materials can make sound and that sound can make materials vibrate.
Sounds and Senses AK K-12 Science Standards for Alaska 1-PS4-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1 Plan and conduct investigations to provide evidence that vibrating materials can make sound and that sound can make materials vibrate.
Light AK K-12 Science Standards for Alaska 1-PS4-2 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that objects in darkness can be seen only when illuminated. 
Materials and Light AK K-12 Science Standards for Alaska 1-PS4-3 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Plan and conduct an investigation to determine the effect of placing objects made with different materials in the path of a beam of light.
Engineering Communication Devices AK K-12 Science Standards for Alaska 1-PS4-4 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1 Use tools and materials to design and build a device that uses light or sound to solve the problem of communicating over a distance.
Engineering Litter Collectors AK K-12 Science Standards for Alaska K-2-ETS1-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
Engineering Dams AK K-12 Science Standards for Alaska K-2-ETS1-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
Engineering Communication Devices AK K-12 Science Standards for Alaska K-2-ETS1-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1 Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
Engineering Dams AK K-12 Science Standards for Alaska K-2-ETS1-2 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.
Engineering Communication Devices AK K-12 Science Standards for Alaska K-2-ETS1-2 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1 Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.
Engineering Litter Collectors AK K-12 Science Standards for Alaska K-2-ETS1-2 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.
Engineering Litter Collectors AK K-12 Science Standards for Alaska K-2-ETS1-3 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.
Engineering Dams AK K-12 Science Standards for Alaska K-2-ETS1-3 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.
Engineering Communication Devices AK K-12 Science Standards for Alaska K-2-ETS1-3 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1 Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.
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Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to K-12 Science Standards for Alaska.

Science Lesson : Earth and Moon Patterns
State: AK
Standards: K-12 Science Standards for Alaska
Performance Expectation:

Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.
Grades: 1
State ID: 1-ESS1-1
Science Lesson : Sun Position and Shadow Patterns
State: AK
Standards: K-12 Science Standards for Alaska
Performance Expectation:

Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.
Grades: 1
State ID: 1-ESS1-1
Science Lesson : Seasonal Temperatures and Water Cycles
State: AK
Standards: K-12 Science Standards for Alaska
Performance Expectation:

Make observations at different times of year to relate the amount of daylight to the time of year.
Grades: 1
State ID: 1-ESS1-2
Science Lesson : Seasonal Patterns
State: AK
Standards: K-12 Science Standards for Alaska
Performance Expectation:

Make observations at different times of year to relate the amount of daylight to the time of year.
Grades: 1
State ID: 1-ESS1-2
Science Lesson : Engineering Dams
State: AK
Standards: K-12 Science Standards for Alaska
Performance Expectation:

Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
Grades: 1
State ID: 1-LS1-1
Science Lesson : Engineering Litter Collectors
State: AK
Standards: K-12 Science Standards for Alaska
Performance Expectation:

Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
Grades: 1
State ID: 1-LS1-1
Science Lesson : Bird Beak Structure and Function
State: AK
Standards: K-12 Science Standards for Alaska
Performance Expectation:

Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
Grades: 1
State ID: 1-LS1-1
Science Lesson : Ant Behavior and Food
State: AK
Standards: K-12 Science Standards for Alaska
Performance Expectation:

Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
Grades: 1
State ID: 1-LS1-1
Science Lesson : Insect Anatomy - Structure and Function
State: AK
Standards: K-12 Science Standards for Alaska
Performance Expectation:

Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
Grades: 1
State ID: 1-LS1-1
Science Lesson : Plant Structures
State: AK
Standards: K-12 Science Standards for Alaska
Performance Expectation:

Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.
Grades: 1
State ID: 1-LS1-1
Science Lesson : Parent and Offspring Behaviors
State: AK
Standards: K-12 Science Standards for Alaska
Performance Expectation:

Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive.
Grades: 1
State ID: 1-LS1-2
Science Lesson : Living and Nonliving Things
State: AK
Standards: K-12 Science Standards for Alaska
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are like, but not exactly like, their parents.
Grades: 1
State ID: 1-LS3-1
Science Lesson : Parent and Offspring Behaviors
State: AK
Standards: K-12 Science Standards for Alaska
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are like, but not exactly like, their parents.

Grades: 1
State ID: 1-LS3-1
Science Lesson : Plant Structures
State: AK
Standards: K-12 Science Standards for Alaska
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are like, but not exactly like, their parents.
Grades: 1
State ID: 1-LS3-1
Science Lesson : Making Sounds and Instruments
State: AK
Standards: K-12 Science Standards for Alaska
Performance Expectation:

Plan and conduct investigations to provide evidence that vibrating materials can make sound and that sound can make materials vibrate.
Grades: 1
State ID: 1-PS4-1
Science Lesson : Sounds and Senses
State: AK
Standards: K-12 Science Standards for Alaska
Performance Expectation: Plan and conduct investigations to provide evidence that vibrating materials can make sound and that sound can make materials vibrate.
Grades: 1
State ID: 1-PS4-1
Science Lesson : Light
State: AK
Standards: K-12 Science Standards for Alaska
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that objects in darkness can be seen only when illuminated. 
Grades: 1
State ID: 1-PS4-2
Science Lesson : Materials and Light
State: AK
Standards: K-12 Science Standards for Alaska
Performance Expectation:

Plan and conduct an investigation to determine the effect of placing objects made with different materials in the path of a beam of light.
Grades: 1
State ID: 1-PS4-3
Science Lesson : Engineering Communication Devices
State: AK
Standards: K-12 Science Standards for Alaska
Performance Expectation: Use tools and materials to design and build a device that uses light or sound to solve the problem of communicating over a distance.
Grades: 1
State ID: 1-PS4-4
Science Lesson : Engineering Litter Collectors
State: AK
Standards: K-12 Science Standards for Alaska
Performance Expectation:

Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
Grades: 1
State ID: K-2-ETS1-1
Science Lesson : Engineering Dams
State: AK
Standards: K-12 Science Standards for Alaska
Performance Expectation:

Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
Grades: 1
State ID: K-2-ETS1-1
Science Lesson : Engineering Communication Devices
State: AK
Standards: K-12 Science Standards for Alaska
Performance Expectation: Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
Grades: 1
State ID: K-2-ETS1-1
Science Lesson : Engineering Dams
State: AK
Standards: K-12 Science Standards for Alaska
Performance Expectation:

Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.
Grades: 1
State ID: K-2-ETS1-2
Science Lesson : Engineering Communication Devices
State: AK
Standards: K-12 Science Standards for Alaska
Performance Expectation: Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.
Grades: 1
State ID: K-2-ETS1-2
Science Lesson : Engineering Litter Collectors
State: AK
Standards: K-12 Science Standards for Alaska
Performance Expectation:

Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.
Grades: 1
State ID: K-2-ETS1-2
Science Lesson : Engineering Litter Collectors
State: AK
Standards: K-12 Science Standards for Alaska
Performance Expectation:

Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.
Grades: 1
State ID: K-2-ETS1-3
Science Lesson : Engineering Dams
State: AK
Standards: K-12 Science Standards for Alaska
Performance Expectation:

Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.
Grades: 1
State ID: K-2-ETS1-3
Science Lesson : Engineering Communication Devices
State: AK
Standards: K-12 Science Standards for Alaska
Performance Expectation: Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.
Grades: 1
State ID: K-2-ETS1-3
This alignment guide shows how KnowAtom’s K-5 integrated science curriculum is aligned with the 2015 K-12 Science Standards for Alaska
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