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Engineering Marble Movers CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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.
Weather Patterns CT NGSS 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.
Who Scientists Are CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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.
Animal Habitats CT NGSS 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
Living Things in Their Habitat CT NGSS 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
Extreme Weather CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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.
Earth and Human Activity CT NGSS 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.
Human Shelter CT NGSS 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.
Parts of Plants CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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.
Characteristics of Living Things CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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.
Weather Patterns CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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 CT NGSS 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 NGSS.

Science Lesson : Engineering Marble Movers
State: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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 : Weather Patterns
State: CT
Standards: NGSS
Performance Expectation:

Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.
Grades: K
State ID: K-ESS2-1
Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
State: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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 : Animal Habitats
State: CT
Standards: NGSS
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 : Living Things in Their Habitat
State: CT
Standards: NGSS
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 : Extreme Weather
State: CT
Standards: NGSS
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 : Windy Weather
State: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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 : Earth and Human Activity
State: CT
Standards: NGSS
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 : Human Shelter
State: CT
Standards: NGSS
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 : Parts of Plants
State: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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 : Characteristics of Living Things
State: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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 : Weather Patterns
State: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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: CT
Standards: NGSS
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 guide shows how KnowAtom’s K-8, hands-on integrated science curriculum is designed for the  (Next Generation Science Standards).

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