Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
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Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools

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Engineering Marble Movers CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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
Windy Weather CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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.
Who Scientists Are CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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.
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Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools.

Science Lesson : Engineering Marble Movers
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: K
State ID: K-2-ETS1-1
Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
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: K
State ID: K-2-ETS1-1
Science Lesson : Windy Weather
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: K
State ID: K-2-ETS1-1
Science Lesson : Sunlight and Engineering
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: K
State ID: K-2-ETS1-1
Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
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: K
State ID: K-2-ETS1-2
Science Lesson : Windy Weather
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: K
State ID: K-2-ETS1-2
Science Lesson : Sunlight and Engineering
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: K
State ID: K-2-ETS1-2
Science Lesson : Engineering Marble Movers
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: K
State ID: K-2-ETS1-2
Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
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: K
State ID: K-2-ETS1-3
Science Lesson : Sunlight and Engineering
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: K
State ID: K-2-ETS1-3
Science Lesson : Engineering Marble Movers
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: K
State ID: K-2-ETS1-3
Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.
Grades: K
State ID: K-ESS2-1
Science Lesson : Windy Weather
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time
Grades: K
State ID: K-ESS2-1
Science Lesson : Heat and Water
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.
Grades: K
State ID: K-ESS2-1
Science Lesson : The Water Cycle
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.
Grades: K
State ID: K-ESS2-1
Science Lesson : Weather and Seasons
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.
Grades: K
State ID: K-ESS2-1
Science Lesson : Weather Patterns
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.
Grades: K
State ID: K-ESS2-1
Science Lesson : Growing Plants
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Construct an argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs.
Grades: K
State ID: K-ESS2-2
Science Lesson : Living Things in Their Habitat
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants and animals (including humans) and the places they live
Grades: K
State ID: K-ESS3-1
Science Lesson : Animal Habitats
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants and animals (including humans) and the places they live
Grades: K
State ID: K-ESS3-1
Science Lesson : Windy Weather
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather.
Grades: K
State ID: K-ESS3-2
Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather.
Grades: K
State ID: K-ESS3-2
Science Lesson : Extreme Weather
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather.
Grades: K
State ID: K-ESS3-2
Science Lesson : Human Shelter
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
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.
Grades: K
State ID: K-ESS3-3
Science Lesson : Earth and Human Activity
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
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.
Grades: K
State ID: K-ESS3-3
Science Lesson : Characteristics of Living Things
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
Grades: K
State ID: K-LS1-1
Science Lesson : Living, Nonliving, and Once-Living
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
Grades: K
State ID: K-LS1-1
Science Lesson : Growing Plants
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
Grades: K
State ID: K-LS1-1
Science Lesson : Animal Habitats
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
Grades: K
State ID: K-LS1-1
Science Lesson : Living Things in Their Habitat
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
Grades: K
State ID: K-LS1-1
Science Lesson : Parts of Plants
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
Grades: K
State ID: K-LS1-1
Science Lesson : Germinating Seeds
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
Grades: K
State ID: K-LS1-1
Science Lesson : Pushes and Pulls
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
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.
Grades: K
State ID: K-PS2-1
Science Lesson : Forces and Motion
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
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.
Grades: K
State ID: K-PS2-1
Science Lesson : Friction and Motion
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
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.
Grades: K
State ID: K-PS2-1
Science Lesson : Engineering Marble Movers
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
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.
Grades: K
State ID: K-PS2-2
Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface
Grades: K
State ID: K-PS3-1
Science Lesson : The Water Cycle
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface
Grades: K
State ID: K-PS3-1
Science Lesson : Sunlight and Temperature
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface
Grades: K
State ID: K-PS3-1
Science Lesson : Sun and Shade
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface
Grades: K
State ID: K-PS3-1
Science Lesson : Color and Temperature
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface
Grades: K
State ID: K-PS3-1
Science Lesson : Sunlight and Engineering
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface
Grades: K
State ID: K-PS3-1
Science Lesson : Weather Patterns
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface.
Grades: K
State ID: K-PS3-1
Science Lesson : Weather and Seasons
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface.
Grades: K
State ID: K-PS3-1
Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
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.
Grades: K
State ID: K-PS3-2
Science Lesson : Sunlight and Engineering
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
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.
Grades: K
State ID: K-PS3-2

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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