Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
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This alignment guide shows how KnowAtom’s integrated model of science curriculum is designed for Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)

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Earth Events KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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.

Predator-Prey Relationships KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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.

Habitats KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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.

Engineering Owl Shelters KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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.

Matter and Properties KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 2-PS1-2 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

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

Property of Materials KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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.

Engineering Hand Pollinators KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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.

Controlling Erosion KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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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Kentucky Standards for Science | KnowAtom Lesson Alignment Guide

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS).

Science Lesson : Earth Events
State: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Controlling Erosion
State: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
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: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
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: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
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: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

State: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

State: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Flowers
State: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
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: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

State: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Habitats
State: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

State: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
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: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Matter and Properties
State: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

State: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
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: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
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: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
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: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
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: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
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 : Property of Materials
State: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
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: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
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: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
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: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

State: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (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: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (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 : Engineering Boats
State: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (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 : Controlling Erosion
State: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (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: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (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: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (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 : Engineering Boats
State: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (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 : Controlling Erosion
State: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (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: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (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 perform.

State: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (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 perform.

Science Lesson : Engineering Boats
State: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (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 perform.

Science Lesson : Controlling Erosion
State: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (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.

This alignment guide shows how KnowAtom’s integrated model of science curriculum is designed for Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)

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