Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Arkansas

This alignment guide shows how KnowAtom’s integrated model of science curriculum for Grades K-8 is designed for the  Arkansas K-12 Science Standards.

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Arkansas K-12 Science Standards

  • All Grades
  • K
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
Science Lesson State Standards State ID Grades Performance Expectation
Who Scientists Are AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-2-ETS1-1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

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.

Windy Weather AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-2-ETS1-1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

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

Sunlight and Engineering AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-2-ETS1-1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

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 Marble Movers AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-2-ETS1-1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

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.

Who Scientists Are AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-2-ETS1-2 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

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.

Windy Weather AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-2-ETS1-2 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

 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

Sunlight and Engineering AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-2-ETS1-2 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

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 Marble Movers AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-2-ETS1-2 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

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.

Who Scientists Are AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-2-ETS1-3 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.

Sunlight and Engineering AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-2-ETS1-3 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.

Engineering Marble Movers AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-2-ETS1-3 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.

Who Scientists Are AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-ESS2-1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.

Windy Weather AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-ESS2-1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time

Heat and Water AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-ESS2-1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.

The Water Cycle AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-ESS2-1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.

Weather and Seasons AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-ESS2-1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.

Weather Patterns AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-ESS2-1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.

Growing Plants AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-ESS2-2 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Construct an argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs.

Living Things in Their Habitat AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-ESS3-1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants and animals (including humans) and the places they live

Animal Habitats AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-ESS3-1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants and animals (including humans) and the places they live

Who Scientists Are AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-ESS3-2 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather.

Extreme Weather AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-ESS3-2 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather.

Windy Weather AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-ESS3-2 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather.

Human Shelter AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-ESS3-3 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.

Earth and Human Activity AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-ESS3-3 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.

Characteristics of Living Things AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-LS1-1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

Living, Nonliving, and Once-Living AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-LS1-1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

Growing Plants AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-LS1-1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

Animal Habitats AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-LS1-1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

Living Things in Their Habitat AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-LS1-1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

Parts of Plants AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-LS1-1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

Germinating Seeds AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-LS1-1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

Pushes and Pulls AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-PS2-1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Plan and conduct an investigation to compare the effects of different strengths or different directions of pushes and pulls on the motion of an object.

Forces and Motion AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-PS2-1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Plan and conduct an investigation to compare the effects of different strengths or different directions of pushes and pulls on the motion of an object.

Friction and Motion AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-PS2-1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Plan and conduct an investigation to compare the effects of different strengths or different directions of pushes and pulls on the motion of an object.

Engineering Marble Movers AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-PS2-2 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Analyze data to determine if a design solution works as intended to change the speed or direction of an object with a push or a pull.

Who Scientists Are AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-PS3-1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface

The Water Cycle AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-PS3-1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface

Sunlight and Temperature AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-PS3-1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface

Sun and Shade AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-PS3-1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface

Color and Temperature AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-PS3-1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface

Sunlight and Engineering AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-PS3-1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface

Weather Patterns AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-PS3-1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface.

Weather and Seasons AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-PS3-1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface.

Who Scientists Are AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-PS3-2 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Use tools and materials provided to design and build a structure that will reduce the warming effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface.

Sunlight and Engineering AR Arkansas K-12 Science Standards K-PS3-2 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Use tools and materials provided to design and build a structure that will reduce the warming effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface.

New call-to-action

Learn How to Get Started Using KnowAtom in Your School

Arkansas K-12 Science Standards | KnowAtom Lesson Alignment Guide

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Arkansas K-12 Science Standards.

Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
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.

Science Lesson : Windy Weather
State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
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

State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
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.

State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
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.

Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
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.

Science Lesson : Windy Weather
State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
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

State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
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.

State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
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.

Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
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.

State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
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.

State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
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.

Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.

Science Lesson : Windy Weather
State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time

Science Lesson : Heat and Water
State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.

Science Lesson : The Water Cycle
State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.

Science Lesson : Weather and Seasons
State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.

Science Lesson : Weather Patterns
State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.

Science Lesson : Growing Plants
State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Construct an argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs.

State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants and animals (including humans) and the places they live

Science Lesson : Animal Habitats
State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants and animals (including humans) and the places they live

Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather.

Science Lesson : Extreme Weather
State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather.

Science Lesson : Windy Weather
State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather.

Science Lesson : Human Shelter
State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.

State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.

State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

Science Lesson : Growing Plants
State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

Science Lesson : Animal Habitats
State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

Science Lesson : Parts of Plants
State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

Science Lesson : Germinating Seeds
State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.

Science Lesson : Pushes and Pulls
State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Plan and conduct an investigation to compare the effects of different strengths or different directions of pushes and pulls on the motion of an object.

Science Lesson : Forces and Motion
State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Plan and conduct an investigation to compare the effects of different strengths or different directions of pushes and pulls on the motion of an object.

Science Lesson : Friction and Motion
State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Plan and conduct an investigation to compare the effects of different strengths or different directions of pushes and pulls on the motion of an object.

State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Analyze data to determine if a design solution works as intended to change the speed or direction of an object with a push or a pull.

Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface

Science Lesson : The Water Cycle
State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface

State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface

Science Lesson : Sun and Shade
State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface

Science Lesson : Color and Temperature
State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface

State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface

Science Lesson : Weather Patterns
State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface.

Science Lesson : Weather and Seasons
State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface.

Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Use tools and materials provided to design and build a structure that will reduce the warming effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface.

State: AR
Standards: Arkansas K-12 Science Standards
Performance Expectation:

Use tools and materials provided to design and build a structure that will reduce the warming effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface.

This alignment guide shows how KnowAtom’s integrated model of science curriculum for Grades K-8 is designed for the  Arkansas K-12 Science Standards.

New call-to-action

Learn How to Get Started Using KnowAtom in Your School

Other State Standards

Standards citation: NGSS Lead States. 2013. Next Generation Science Standards: For States, By States. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. Neither WestEd nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards were involved in the production of this product, and do not endorse it.