This alignment guide shows how KnowAtom’s integrated model of science curriculum is designed for the Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (NGSS)
Science Lesson | State | Standards | State ID | Grades | Performance Expectation |
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Earth Events | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 Life Cycle | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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. |
Habitats | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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. |
Predator-Prey Relationships | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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. |
Matter and Properties | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 | NV | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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. |
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.
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 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.
Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.
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.