Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards (WSSLS) - NGSS
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This alignment guide shows how KnowAtom’s integrated model of science curriculum is designed for Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards (WSSLS) - NGSS.

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards (WSSLS) - NGSS

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Earth Events WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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.

Water Flow WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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.

Matter and Properties WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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.

Engineering Boats WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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.

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Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards | KnowAtom Lessons

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards (WSSLS) - NGSS.

Science Lesson : Earth Events
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Use information from several sources to provide evidence that Earth events can occur quickly or slowly.

Science Lesson : Controlling Erosion
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Compare multiple solutions designed to slow or prevent wind or water from changing the shape of the land.

Science Lesson : Mapping Land and Water
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Develop a model to represent the shapes and kinds of land and bodies of water in an area.

Science Lesson : Water Flow
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Construct an argument with evidence that some changes caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some cannot.

Science Lesson : How Plants Grow
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow.

Science Lesson : Butterfly Life Cycle
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.

State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.

State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.

Science Lesson : Flowers
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.

State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.

Science Lesson : Habitats
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.

Science Lesson : Property of Materials
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.

Science Lesson : Matter and Properties
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.

State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties. 

Science Lesson : Property of Materials
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.

Science Lesson : Floating and Sinking
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.

Science Lesson : Engineering Boats
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.

State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.

Science Lesson : Action-Reaction Forces
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.

Science Lesson : Friction
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.

State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

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.

Science Lesson : Water Flow
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid.

Science Lesson : Matter and Properties
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

Construct an argument with evidence that some changes caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some cannot.

Science Lesson : Engineering Boats
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-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 : Controlling Erosion
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-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: WA
Standards: Washington State K-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: WA
Standards: Washington State K-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 Boats
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-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 : Controlling Erosion
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-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: WA
Standards: Washington State K-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: WA
Standards: Washington State K-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 Boats
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-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 perform.

Science Lesson : Controlling Erosion
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-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: WA
Standards: Washington State K-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 perform.

State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-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 perform.

This alignment guide shows how KnowAtom’s integrated model of science curriculum is designed for Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards (WSSLS) - NGSS.

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