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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Windy Weather WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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.

Sunlight and Engineering WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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.

Heat and Water WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 Patterns WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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.

Living Things in Their Habitat WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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

Animal Habitats WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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.

Human Shelter WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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.

Earth and Human Activity WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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.

Living Things in Their Habitat WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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.

Characteristics of Living Things WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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.

Pushes and Pulls WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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.

Friction and Motion WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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.

The Water Cycle WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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.

Sun and Shade WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 WA Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards 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 Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards (WSSLS) - NGSS.

Science Lesson : Windy Weather
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 : Who Scientists Are
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 : Windy Weather
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 : Who Scientists Are
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:

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 performs.

Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
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.

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

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

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

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

Science Lesson : Weather and Seasons
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

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

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

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

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

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

Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

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

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

Construct an argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Science Lesson : Parts of Plants
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Science Lesson : Pushes and Pulls
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
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: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
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 : Friction and Motion
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
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: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
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 : The Water Cycle
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

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

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

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

Science Lesson : Weather and Seasons
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Sun and Shade
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Color and Temperature
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

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

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

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

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

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

Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
Performance Expectation:

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

State: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
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: WA
Standards: Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards
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 Washington State K-12 Science Learning Standards (WSSLS) - NGSS.

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