Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
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Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science

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Extreme Weather OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 1.ESS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

The sun is the principal source of energy.

Sunlight and Temperature OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 1.ESS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

The sun is the principal source of energy.

Sun and Shade OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 1.ESS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

The sun is the principal source of energy.

Color and Temperature OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 1.ESS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

The sun is the principal source of energy.

Sunlight and Engineering OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 1.ESS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

The sun is the principal source of energy.

Heat and Water OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 1.ESS.2 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Water on Earth is present in many forms.

The Water Cycle OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 1.ESS.2 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Water on Earth is present in many forms.

Earth and Human Activity OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 1.LS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Living things have basic needs, which are met by obtaining materials from the physical environment.

Living Things in Their Habitat OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 1.LS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Living things have basic needs, which are met by obtaining materials from the physical environment.

Human Shelter OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 1.LS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Living things have basic needs, which are met by obtaining materials from the physical environment.

Animal Habitats OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 1.LS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Living things have basic needs, which are met by obtaining materials from the physical environment.

Living Things in Their Habitat OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 1.LS.2 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Living things survive only in environments that meet their needs.

Earth and Human Activity OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 1.LS.2 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Living things survive only in environments that meet their needs.

Animal Habitats OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 1.LS.2 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Living things survive only in environments that meet their needs.

Human Shelter OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 1.LS.2 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Living things survive only in environments that meet their needs.

Engineering Marble Movers OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 1.PS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Properties of objects and materials can change.

Forces and Motion OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 1.PS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Properties of objects and materials can change.

Friction and Motion OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 1.PS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Properties of objects and materials can change.

Who Scientists Are OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 1.PS.2 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Objects can be moved in a variety of ways, such as straight, zigzag, circular and back and forth. 

Forces and Motion OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 1.PS.2 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Objects can be moved in a variety of ways, such as straight, zigzag, circular and back and forth. 

Pushes and Pulls OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 1.PS.2 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K Objects can be moved in a variety of ways, such as straight, zigzag, circular and back and forth. 
Engineering Marble Movers OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 1.PS.2 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Objects can be moved in a variety of ways, such as straight, zigzag, circular and back and forth. 

Windy Weather OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 2.ESS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

The atmosphere is primarily made up of air.

Heat and Water OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 2.ESS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

The atmosphere is primarily made up of air.

Weather Patterns OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 2.ESS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

The atmosphere is primarily made up of air.

The Water Cycle OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 2.ESS.2 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Water is present in the atmosphere. 

Weather Patterns OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 2.ESS.2 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Water is present in the atmosphere. 

Sunlight and Engineering OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 2.ESS.2 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Water is present in the atmosphere. 

Weather Patterns OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 2.ESS.3 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Long- and short-term weather changes occur due to changes in energy.

Sunlight and Engineering OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 2.ESS.3 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Long- and short-term weather changes occur due to changes in energy.

Living, Nonliving, and Once-Living OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 2.LS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Living things cause changes on Earth.

Living Things in Their Habitat OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 2.LS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Living things cause changes on Earth.

Human Shelter OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 2.LS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Living things cause changes on Earth.

Earth and Human Activity OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 2.LS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Living things cause changes on Earth.

Forces and Motion OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 2.PS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Forces change the motion of an object

Engineering Marble Movers OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 2.PS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Forces change the motion of an object

Pushes and Pulls OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science 2.PS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K Forces change the motion of an object
Who Scientists Are OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science K.ESS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Weather changes are long-term and short-term.

Windy Weather OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science K.ESS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Weather changes are long-term and short-term.

The Water Cycle OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science K.ESS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Weather changes are long-term and short-term.

Weather Patterns OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science K.ESS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Weather changes are long-term and short-term.

Weather and Seasons OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science K.ESS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Weather changes are long-term and short-term.

Extreme Weather OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science K.ESS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Weather changes are long-term and short-term.

Weather and Seasons OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science K.ESS.2 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

The moon, sun and stars can be observed at different times of the day or night.

Living, Nonliving, and Once-Living OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science K.LS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Living things have specific characteristics and traits.

Living Things in Their Habitat OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science K.LS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Living things have specific characteristics and traits.

Characteristics of Living Things OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science K.LS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Living things have specific characteristics and traits.

Parts of Plants OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science K.LS.2 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Living things have physical traits and behaviors, which influence their survival.

Growing Plants OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science K.LS.2 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Living things have physical traits and behaviors, which influence their survival.

Germinating Seeds OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science K.LS.2 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Living things have physical traits and behaviors, which influence their survival.

Animal Habitats OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science K.LS.2 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Living things have physical traits and behaviors, which influence their survival.

Engineering Marble Movers OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science K.PS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Objects and materials can be sorted and described by their properties.

Friction and Motion OH Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science K.PS.1 [{id=111674358579, createdAt=1681899815574, updatedAt=1681899818274, 1='{type=string, value=K}'}] K

Objects and materials can be sorted and described by their properties.

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Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science .

Science Lesson : Extreme Weather
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

The sun is the principal source of energy.

State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

The sun is the principal source of energy.

Science Lesson : Sun and Shade
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

The sun is the principal source of energy.

Science Lesson : Color and Temperature
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

The sun is the principal source of energy.

State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

The sun is the principal source of energy.

Science Lesson : Heat and Water
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Water on Earth is present in many forms.

Science Lesson : The Water Cycle
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Water on Earth is present in many forms.

State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Living things have basic needs, which are met by obtaining materials from the physical environment.

State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Living things have basic needs, which are met by obtaining materials from the physical environment.

Science Lesson : Human Shelter
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Living things have basic needs, which are met by obtaining materials from the physical environment.

Science Lesson : Animal Habitats
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Living things have basic needs, which are met by obtaining materials from the physical environment.

State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Living things survive only in environments that meet their needs.

State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Living things survive only in environments that meet their needs.

Science Lesson : Animal Habitats
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Living things survive only in environments that meet their needs.

Science Lesson : Human Shelter
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Living things survive only in environments that meet their needs.

State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Properties of objects and materials can change.

Science Lesson : Forces and Motion
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Properties of objects and materials can change.

Science Lesson : Friction and Motion
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Properties of objects and materials can change.

Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Objects can be moved in a variety of ways, such as straight, zigzag, circular and back and forth. 

Science Lesson : Forces and Motion
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Objects can be moved in a variety of ways, such as straight, zigzag, circular and back and forth. 

Science Lesson : Pushes and Pulls
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation: Objects can be moved in a variety of ways, such as straight, zigzag, circular and back and forth. 
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Objects can be moved in a variety of ways, such as straight, zigzag, circular and back and forth. 

Science Lesson : Windy Weather
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

The atmosphere is primarily made up of air.

Science Lesson : Heat and Water
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

The atmosphere is primarily made up of air.

Science Lesson : Weather Patterns
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

The atmosphere is primarily made up of air.

Science Lesson : The Water Cycle
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Water is present in the atmosphere. 

Science Lesson : Weather Patterns
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Water is present in the atmosphere. 

State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Water is present in the atmosphere. 

Science Lesson : Weather Patterns
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Long- and short-term weather changes occur due to changes in energy.

State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Long- and short-term weather changes occur due to changes in energy.

State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Living things cause changes on Earth.

State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Living things cause changes on Earth.

Science Lesson : Human Shelter
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Living things cause changes on Earth.

State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Living things cause changes on Earth.

Science Lesson : Forces and Motion
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Forces change the motion of an object

State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Forces change the motion of an object

Science Lesson : Pushes and Pulls
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation: Forces change the motion of an object
Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Weather changes are long-term and short-term.

Science Lesson : Windy Weather
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Weather changes are long-term and short-term.

Science Lesson : The Water Cycle
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Weather changes are long-term and short-term.

Science Lesson : Weather Patterns
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Weather changes are long-term and short-term.

Science Lesson : Weather and Seasons
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Weather changes are long-term and short-term.

Science Lesson : Extreme Weather
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Weather changes are long-term and short-term.

Science Lesson : Weather and Seasons
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

The moon, sun and stars can be observed at different times of the day or night.

State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Living things have specific characteristics and traits.

State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Living things have specific characteristics and traits.

State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Living things have specific characteristics and traits.

Science Lesson : Parts of Plants
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Living things have physical traits and behaviors, which influence their survival.

Science Lesson : Growing Plants
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Living things have physical traits and behaviors, which influence their survival.

Science Lesson : Germinating Seeds
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Living things have physical traits and behaviors, which influence their survival.

Science Lesson : Animal Habitats
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Living things have physical traits and behaviors, which influence their survival.

State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Objects and materials can be sorted and described by their properties.

Science Lesson : Friction and Motion
State: OH
Standards: Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science
Performance Expectation:

Objects and materials can be sorted and described by their properties.

This guide shows how KnowAtom’s integrated model of science curriculum is aligned with the 2020 Ohio’s Learning Standards for Science.
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