New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)
New Mexico

This alignment guide shows how KnowAtom’s integrated model of science curriculum is designed for New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS).

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)

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Sunlight and Engineering NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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.

Engineering Marble Movers NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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.

Characteristics of Living Things NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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, Nonliving, and Once-Living NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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.

Sun and Shade NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 Patterns NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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.

Who Scientists Are NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS).

State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Windy Weather
State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Heat and Water
State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : The Water Cycle
State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Weather and Seasons
State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Growing Plants
State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Growing Plants
State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Animal Habitats
State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Germinating Seeds
State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 : Sun and Shade
State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Color and Temperature
State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Weather Patterns
State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Weather and Seasons
State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : The Water Cycle
State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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.

Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science 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 New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS).

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