Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
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Science Lesson State Standards State ID Grades Performance Expectation
Earth Events CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 2-ESS1-1 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Use information from several sources to provide evidence that Earth events can occur quickly or slowly.
Controlling Erosion CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 2-ESS2-1 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Compare multiple solutions designed to slow or prevent wind or water from changing the shape of the land.
Mapping Land and Water CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 2-ESS2-2 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Develop a model to represent the shapes and kinds of land and bodies of water in an area.
Water Flow CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 2-ESS2-3 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Construct an argument with evidence that some changes caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some cannot.
How Plants Grow CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 2-LS2-1 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow.
Flowers CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 2-LS2-2 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.
Butterfly Life Cycle CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 2-LS2-2 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.
Butterfly Structure and Function CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 2-LS2-2 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.
Engineering Hand Pollinators CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 2-LS2-2 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.
Habitats CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 2-LS4-1 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
Predator-Prey Relationships CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 2-LS4-1 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
Matter and Properties CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 2-PS1-1 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.
Engineering Owl Shelters CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 2-PS1-1 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties. 
Property of Materials CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 2-PS1-1 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.
Floating and Sinking CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 2-PS1-2 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.
Engineering Boats CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 2-PS1-2 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.
Property of Materials CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 2-PS1-2 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.
Engineering Owl Shelters CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 2-PS1-2 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.
Action-Reaction Forces CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 2-PS1-2 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.
Friction CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 2-PS1-2 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.
Engineering Owl Shelters CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 2-PS1-3 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Make observations to construct an evidence-based account of how an object made of a small set of pieces can be disassembled and made into a new object.
Matter and Properties CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 2-PS1-4 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Construct an argument with evidence that some changes caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some cannot.
Water Flow CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 2-PS1-4 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid.
Controlling Erosion CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools K-2-ETS1-1 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

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 Hand Pollinators CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools K-2-ETS1-1 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

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 Owl Shelters CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools K-2-ETS1-1 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

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 Boats CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools K-2-ETS1-1 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

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.
Controlling Erosion CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools K-2-ETS1-2 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

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 Hand Pollinators CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools K-2-ETS1-2 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

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 Owl Shelters CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools K-2-ETS1-2 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

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 Boats CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools K-2-ETS1-2 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

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 Hand Pollinators CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools K-2-ETS1-3 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each perform.
Engineering Owl Shelters CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools K-2-ETS1-3 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each perform.
Engineering Boats CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools K-2-ETS1-3 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each perform.
Controlling Erosion CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools K-2-ETS1-3 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

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 Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools.

Science Lesson : Earth Events
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Use information from several sources to provide evidence that Earth events can occur quickly or slowly.
Grades: 2
State ID: 2-ESS1-1
Science Lesson : Controlling Erosion
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Compare multiple solutions designed to slow or prevent wind or water from changing the shape of the land.
Grades: 2
State ID: 2-ESS2-1
Science Lesson : Mapping Land and Water
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Develop a model to represent the shapes and kinds of land and bodies of water in an area.
Grades: 2
State ID: 2-ESS2-2
Science Lesson : Water Flow
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Construct an argument with evidence that some changes caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some cannot.
Grades: 2
State ID: 2-ESS2-3
Science Lesson : How Plants Grow
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow.
Grades: 2
State ID: 2-LS2-1
Science Lesson : Flowers
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.
Grades: 2
State ID: 2-LS2-2
Science Lesson : Butterfly Life Cycle
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.
Grades: 2
State ID: 2-LS2-2
Science Lesson : Butterfly Structure and Function
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.
Grades: 2
State ID: 2-LS2-2
Science Lesson : Engineering Hand Pollinators
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.
Grades: 2
State ID: 2-LS2-2
Science Lesson : Habitats
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
Grades: 2
State ID: 2-LS4-1
Science Lesson : Predator-Prey Relationships
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
Grades: 2
State ID: 2-LS4-1
Science Lesson : Matter and Properties
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.
Grades: 2
State ID: 2-PS1-1
Science Lesson : Engineering Owl Shelters
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties. 
Grades: 2
State ID: 2-PS1-1
Science Lesson : Property of Materials
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.
Grades: 2
State ID: 2-PS1-1
Science Lesson : Floating and Sinking
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.
Grades: 2
State ID: 2-PS1-2
Science Lesson : Engineering Boats
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.
Grades: 2
State ID: 2-PS1-2
Science Lesson : Property of Materials
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.
Grades: 2
State ID: 2-PS1-2
Science Lesson : Engineering Owl Shelters
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.
Grades: 2
State ID: 2-PS1-2
Science Lesson : Action-Reaction Forces
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.
Grades: 2
State ID: 2-PS1-2
Science Lesson : Friction
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.
Grades: 2
State ID: 2-PS1-2
Science Lesson : Engineering Owl Shelters
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to construct an evidence-based account of how an object made of a small set of pieces can be disassembled and made into a new object.
Grades: 2
State ID: 2-PS1-3
Science Lesson : Matter and Properties
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Construct an argument with evidence that some changes caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some cannot.
Grades: 2
State ID: 2-PS1-4
Science Lesson : Water Flow
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid.
Grades: 2
State ID: 2-PS1-4
Science Lesson : Controlling Erosion
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
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: 2
State ID: K-2-ETS1-1
Science Lesson : Engineering Hand Pollinators
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
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: 2
State ID: K-2-ETS1-1
Science Lesson : Engineering Owl Shelters
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
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: 2
State ID: K-2-ETS1-1
Science Lesson : Engineering Boats
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
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: 2
State ID: K-2-ETS1-1
Science Lesson : Controlling Erosion
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
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: 2
State ID: K-2-ETS1-2
Science Lesson : Engineering Hand Pollinators
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
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: 2
State ID: K-2-ETS1-2
Science Lesson : Engineering Owl Shelters
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
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: 2
State ID: K-2-ETS1-2
Science Lesson : Engineering Boats
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
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: 2
State ID: K-2-ETS1-2
Science Lesson : Engineering Hand Pollinators
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each perform.
Grades: 2
State ID: K-2-ETS1-3
Science Lesson : Engineering Owl Shelters
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each perform.
Grades: 2
State ID: K-2-ETS1-3
Science Lesson : Engineering Boats
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each perform.
Grades: 2
State ID: K-2-ETS1-3
Science Lesson : Controlling Erosion
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
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: 2
State ID: K-2-ETS1-3

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

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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.

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