Iowa Science Standards (NGSS)
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This guide shows how KnowAtom’s K-8 integrated model of science curriculum is designed for the K-8 Iowa Science Standards (NGSS)

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Iowa Science Standards (NGSS)

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Engineering Marble Movers IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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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Iowa K-8 Science Standards | KnowAtom Lesson Alignment Guide

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Iowa Science Standards (NGSS).

State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science 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.

Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science 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.

Science Lesson : Windy Weather
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science 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

State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science 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.

Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science 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.

Science Lesson : Windy Weather
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science 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

State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science 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.

State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science 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.

Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science 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.

State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science 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.

State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science 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.

Science Lesson : Weather Patterns
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Windy Weather
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Heat and Water
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : The Water Cycle
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Weather and Seasons
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Growing Plants
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science 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.

Science Lesson : Animal Habitats
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science 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

State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science 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

Science Lesson : Extreme Weather
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (NGSS)
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: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science 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.

Science Lesson : Human Shelter
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science 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.

Science Lesson : Parts of Plants
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Germinating Seeds
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Growing Plants
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Animal Habitats
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Pushes and Pulls
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science 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.

Science Lesson : Forces and Motion
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science 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.

Science Lesson : Friction and Motion
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science 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.

State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science 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.

Science Lesson : Weather Patterns
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Weather and Seasons
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : The Water Cycle
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Sun and Shade
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Color and Temperature
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science 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.

State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science 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.

This guide shows how KnowAtom’s K-8 integrated model of science curriculum is designed for the K-8 Iowa Science Standards (NGSS)

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