Louisiana Student Standards for Science
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This guide shows how KnowAtom’s integrated, hands-on NGSS - designed curriculum aligns with Louisiana Student Standards for Science in Grades K-8.

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Louisiana Student Standards for Science

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Science Lesson State Standards State ID Grades Performance Expectation
Earth Events LA Louisiana Student Standards for Science 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 LA Louisiana Student Standards for Science 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 LA Louisiana Student Standards for Science 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 LA Louisiana Student Standards for Science 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 LA Louisiana Student Standards for Science 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.

Flowers LA Louisiana Student Standards for Science 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 LA Louisiana Student Standards for Science 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 Structure and Function LA Louisiana Student Standards for Science 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 LA Louisiana Student Standards for Science 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 LA Louisiana Student Standards for Science 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 LA Louisiana Student Standards for Science 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 LA Louisiana Student Standards for Science 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 LA Louisiana Student Standards for Science 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 LA Louisiana Student Standards for Science 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 LA Louisiana Student Standards for Science 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 LA Louisiana Student Standards for Science 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 LA Louisiana Student Standards for Science 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 LA Louisiana Student Standards for Science 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 LA Louisiana Student Standards for Science 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 LA Louisiana Student Standards for Science 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 LA Louisiana Student Standards for Science 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 LA Louisiana Student Standards for Science 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 LA Louisiana Student Standards for Science 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.

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Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Louisiana Student Standards for Science.

Science Lesson : Earth Events
State: LA
Standards: Louisiana Student Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Controlling Erosion
State: LA
Standards: Louisiana Student Standards for Science
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: LA
Standards: Louisiana Student Standards for Science
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: LA
Standards: Louisiana Student Standards for Science
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: LA
Standards: Louisiana Student Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Flowers
State: LA
Standards: Louisiana Student Standards for Science
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: LA
Standards: Louisiana Student Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

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

State: LA
Standards: Louisiana Student Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

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

State: LA
Standards: Louisiana Student Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Habitats
State: LA
Standards: Louisiana Student Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

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

State: LA
Standards: Louisiana Student Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Matter and Properties
State: LA
Standards: Louisiana Student Standards for Science
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: LA
Standards: Louisiana Student Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

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

State: LA
Standards: Louisiana Student Standards for Science
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: LA
Standards: Louisiana Student Standards for Science
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: LA
Standards: Louisiana Student Standards for Science
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: LA
Standards: Louisiana Student Standards for Science
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: LA
Standards: Louisiana Student Standards for Science
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: LA
Standards: Louisiana Student Standards for Science
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: LA
Standards: Louisiana Student Standards for Science
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: LA
Standards: Louisiana Student Standards for Science
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: LA
Standards: Louisiana Student Standards for Science
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: LA
Standards: Louisiana Student Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

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

This guide shows how KnowAtom’s integrated, hands-on NGSS - designed curriculum aligns with Louisiana Student Standards for Science in Grades K-8.
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