New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards
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This alignment guide shows how KnowAtom’s K-8 hands-on integrated model of science curriculum is aligned with New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards.

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards

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Science Lesson State Standards State ID Grades Performance Expectation
Earth and Moon Patterns NY New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards 1-ESS1-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.

Sun Position and Shadow Patterns NY New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards 1-ESS1-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.

Seasonal Temperatures and Water Cycles NY New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards 1-ESS1-2 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Make observations at different times of year to relate the amount of daylight to the time of year.

Seasonal Patterns NY New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards 1-ESS1-2 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Make observations at different times of year to relate the amount of daylight to the time of year.

Living and Nonliving Things NY New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards 1-LS1-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Use tools and materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

Plant Structures NY New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards 1-LS1-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Use tools and materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

Insect Anatomy - Structure and Function NY New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards 1-LS1-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Use tools and materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

Ant Behavior and Food NY New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards 1-LS1-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Use tools and materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

Bird Beak Structure and Function NY New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards 1-LS1-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Use tools and materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

Engineering Dams NY New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards 1-LS1-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Use tools and materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

Engineering Litter Collectors NY New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards 1-LS1-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Use tools and materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

Parent and Offspring Behaviors NY New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards 1-LS1-2 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive.

Plant Structures NY New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards 1-LS3-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are similar, but not exactly like, their parents.

Living and Nonliving Things NY New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards 1-LS3-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are similar, but not exactly like, their parents.

Parent and Offspring Behaviors NY New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards 1-LS3-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are similar, but not exactly like, their parents.

Making Sounds and Instruments NY New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards 1-PS4-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Plan and conduct investigations to provide evidence that vibrating materials can make sound and that sound can make materials vibrate.

Sounds and Senses NY New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards 1-PS4-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1 Plan and conduct investigations to provide evidence that vibrating materials can make sound and that sound can make materials vibrate.
Light NY New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards 1-PS4-2 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Make observations (firsthand or from media) to construct an evidence-based account that objects can be seen only when illuminated.

Materials and Light NY New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards 1-PS4-3 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Plan and conduct an investigation to determine the effect of placing objects made with different materials in the path of a beam of light.

Engineering Communication Devices NY New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards 1-PS4-4 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1 Use tools and materials to design and build a device that uses light or sound to solve the problem of communicating over a distance.
Engineering Litter Collectors NY New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards K-2-ETS1-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

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 Dams NY New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards K-2-ETS1-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

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 Communication Devices NY New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards K-2-ETS1-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1 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 Litter Collectors NY New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards K-2-ETS1-2 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

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 Dams NY New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards K-2-ETS1-2 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

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 Communication Devices NY New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards K-2-ETS1-2 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

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 Litter Collectors NY New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards K-2-ETS1-3 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.

Engineering Dams NY New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards K-2-ETS1-3 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.

Engineering Communication Devices NY New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards K-2-ETS1-3 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1 Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solve the same problem to compare the strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.
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Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards.

Science Lesson : Earth and Moon Patterns
State: NY
Standards: New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.

State: NY
Standards: New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.

State: NY
Standards: New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Make observations at different times of year to relate the amount of daylight to the time of year.

Science Lesson : Seasonal Patterns
State: NY
Standards: New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Make observations at different times of year to relate the amount of daylight to the time of year.

State: NY
Standards: New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Use tools and materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

Science Lesson : Plant Structures
State: NY
Standards: New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Use tools and materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

State: NY
Standards: New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Use tools and materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

Science Lesson : Ant Behavior and Food
State: NY
Standards: New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Use tools and materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

State: NY
Standards: New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Use tools and materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

Science Lesson : Engineering Dams
State: NY
Standards: New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Use tools and materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

State: NY
Standards: New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Use tools and materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

State: NY
Standards: New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive.

Science Lesson : Plant Structures
State: NY
Standards: New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are similar, but not exactly like, their parents.

State: NY
Standards: New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are similar, but not exactly like, their parents.

State: NY
Standards: New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are similar, but not exactly like, their parents.

State: NY
Standards: New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Plan and conduct investigations to provide evidence that vibrating materials can make sound and that sound can make materials vibrate.

Science Lesson : Sounds and Senses
State: NY
Standards: New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation: Plan and conduct investigations to provide evidence that vibrating materials can make sound and that sound can make materials vibrate.
Science Lesson : Light
State: NY
Standards: New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Make observations (firsthand or from media) to construct an evidence-based account that objects can be seen only when illuminated.

Science Lesson : Materials and Light
State: NY
Standards: New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Plan and conduct an investigation to determine the effect of placing objects made with different materials in the path of a beam of light.

State: NY
Standards: New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation: Use tools and materials to design and build a device that uses light or sound to solve the problem of communicating over a distance.
State: NY
Standards: New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards
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 : Engineering Dams
State: NY
Standards: New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards
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: NY
Standards: New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards
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: NY
Standards: New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards
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 : Engineering Dams
State: NY
Standards: New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards
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: NY
Standards: New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards
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: NY
Standards: New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards
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 : Engineering Dams
State: NY
Standards: New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards
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: NY
Standards: New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards
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.
This alignment guide shows how KnowAtom’s K-8 hands-on integrated model of science curriculum is aligned with New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards.
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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.