Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
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This alignment guide shows how KnowAtom’s integrated model of science curriculum is designed for Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)

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Engineering Marble Movers ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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.

Engineering Marble Movers ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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.

Who Scientists Are ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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.

Living, Nonliving, and Once-Living ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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.

Parts of Plants ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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.

Friction and Motion ME Maine Science and Engineering 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.

Pushes and Pulls ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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 ME Maine Science and Engineering 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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Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS).

State: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering 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: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering 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: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering 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: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering 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: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering 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: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering 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: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering 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: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering 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: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering 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 : Who Scientists Are
State: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering 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: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering 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: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
State: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Windy Weather
State: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Heat and Water
State: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : The Water Cycle
State: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Weather and Seasons
State: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Growing Plants
State: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering 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: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering 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: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering 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: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering 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: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering 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: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

State: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering 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: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering 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.

State: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Growing Plants
State: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Animal Habitats
State: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Parts of Plants
State: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Germinating Seeds
State: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

State: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

State: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Friction and Motion
State: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering 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 : Pushes and Pulls
State: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering 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: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering 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: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering 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: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Weather and Seasons
State: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
State: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : The Water Cycle
State: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

State: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Sun and Shade
State: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Color and Temperature
State: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

State: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
State: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering 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: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering 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 alignment guide shows how KnowAtom’s integrated model of science curriculum is designed for Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)

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