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Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)

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Earth Events KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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 KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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 KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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 KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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 KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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.

Butterfly Structure and Function KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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 KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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.

Flowers KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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 KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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 KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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 KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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 KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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 KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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 KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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 KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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 KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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 KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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 KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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.

Floating and Sinking KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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 KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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 KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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 KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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 KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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 KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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 KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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 KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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 KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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 KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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 KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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 KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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 KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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 KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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 KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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 KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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 KS Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS) 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 The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS).

Science Lesson : Earth Events
State: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
Performance Expectation:

Use information from several sources to provide evidence that Earth events can occur quickly or slowly.

Science Lesson : Controlling Erosion
State: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
Performance Expectation:

Compare multiple solutions designed to slow or prevent wind or water from changing the shape of the land.

Science Lesson : Mapping Land and Water
State: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
Performance Expectation:

Develop a model to represent the shapes and kinds of land and bodies of water in an area.

Science Lesson : Water Flow
State: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
Performance Expectation:

Construct an argument with evidence that some changes caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some cannot.

Science Lesson : How Plants Grow
State: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
Performance Expectation:

Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow.

State: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
Performance Expectation:

Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.

State: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
Performance Expectation:

Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.

Science Lesson : Flowers
State: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
Performance Expectation:

Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.

Science Lesson : Butterfly Life Cycle
State: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
Performance Expectation:

Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.

Science Lesson : Habitats
State: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
Performance Expectation:

Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.

State: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
Performance Expectation:

Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.

Science Lesson : Matter and Properties
State: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
Performance Expectation:

Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.

State: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
Performance Expectation:

Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties. 

Science Lesson : Property of Materials
State: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
Performance Expectation:

Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.

Science Lesson : Property of Materials
State: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
Performance Expectation:

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.

State: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
Performance Expectation:

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.

Science Lesson : Action-Reaction Forces
State: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
Performance Expectation:

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.

Science Lesson : Friction
State: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
Performance Expectation:

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.

Science Lesson : Floating and Sinking
State: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
Performance Expectation:

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.

Science Lesson : Engineering Boats
State: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
Performance Expectation:

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.

State: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
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.

Science Lesson : Matter and Properties
State: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
Performance Expectation:

Construct an argument with evidence that some changes caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some cannot.

Science Lesson : Water Flow
State: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
Performance Expectation:

Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid.

Science Lesson : Controlling Erosion
State: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
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: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
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: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
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 : Engineering Boats
State: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
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 : Controlling Erosion
State: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
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: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
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: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
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 : Engineering Boats
State: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
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: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
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.

State: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
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.

Science Lesson : Engineering Boats
State: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
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.

Science Lesson : Controlling Erosion
State: KS
Standards: Kansas Science Standards-- The Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)
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.

This alignment guide shows how KnowAtom’s integrated model of science curriculum is designed for the Kansas College and Career
Ready Standards for the Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (KCCRSS)

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