This alignment guide shows how KnowAtom’s integrated model of science curriculum is designed for the Michigan K-12 Science Standards (NGSS)
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Earth Events | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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. |
Flowers | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 Structure and Function | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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. |
Property of Materials | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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. |
Floating and Sinking | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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. |
Engineering Hand Pollinators | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 | MI | Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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. |
Use information from several sources to provide evidence that Earth events can occur quickly or slowly.
Compare multiple solutions designed to slow or prevent wind or water from changing the shape of the land.
Develop a model to represent the shapes and kinds of land and bodies of water in an area.
Construct an argument with evidence that some changes caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some cannot.
Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow.
Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.
Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.
Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.
Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.
Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.
Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.
Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.
Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.
Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.
Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.
Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.
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.
Construct an argument with evidence that some changes caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some cannot.
Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.
Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each perform.
Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each perform.
Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each perform.
Standards citation: NGSS Lead States. 2013. Next Generation Science Standards: For States, By States. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. Neither WestEd nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards were involved in the production of this product, and do not endorse it.