Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
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Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to NGSS Science Standards

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Engineering Marble Movers 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
Sunlight and Engineering 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Patterns 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 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.
Living Things in Their Habitat 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
Animal Habitats 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
Windy Weather 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 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.
Extreme Weather 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.
Human Shelter 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.
Earth and Human Activity 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
Pushes and Pulls 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 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.
Friction and Motion 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 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.
Who Scientists Are 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 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 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
Sun and Shade 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 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 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 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 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 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.
Sunlight and Engineering 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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Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

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Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) .

Science Lesson : Engineering Marble Movers
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.
Grades: K
State ID: K-2-ETS1-1
Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
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.
Grades: K
State ID: K-2-ETS1-1
Science Lesson : Windy Weather
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
Grades: K
State ID: K-2-ETS1-1
Science Lesson : Sunlight and Engineering
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.
Grades: K
State ID: K-2-ETS1-1
Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
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.
Grades: K
State ID: K-2-ETS1-2
Science Lesson : Windy Weather
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
Grades: K
State ID: K-2-ETS1-2
Science Lesson : Sunlight and Engineering
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.
Grades: K
State ID: K-2-ETS1-2
Science Lesson : Engineering Marble Movers
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.
Grades: K
State ID: K-2-ETS1-2
Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
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.
Grades: K
State ID: K-2-ETS1-3
Science Lesson : Sunlight and Engineering
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.
Grades: K
State ID: K-2-ETS1-3
Science Lesson : Engineering Marble Movers
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.
Grades: K
State ID: K-2-ETS1-3
Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
Standards: NGSS
Performance Expectation:

Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.
Grades: K
State ID: K-ESS2-1
Science Lesson : Windy Weather
Standards: NGSS
Performance Expectation:

Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time
Grades: K
State ID: K-ESS2-1
Science Lesson : Heat and Water
Standards: NGSS
Performance Expectation:

Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.
Grades: K
State ID: K-ESS2-1
Science Lesson : The Water Cycle
Standards: NGSS
Performance Expectation:

Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.
Grades: K
State ID: K-ESS2-1
Science Lesson : Weather and Seasons
Standards: NGSS
Performance Expectation:

Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.
Grades: K
State ID: K-ESS2-1
Science Lesson : Weather Patterns
Standards: NGSS
Performance Expectation:

Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.
Grades: K
State ID: K-ESS2-1
Science Lesson : Growing Plants
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.
Grades: K
State ID: K-ESS2-2
Science Lesson : Living Things in Their Habitat
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
Grades: K
State ID: K-ESS3-1
Science Lesson : Animal Habitats
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
Grades: K
State ID: K-ESS3-1
Science Lesson : Windy Weather
Standards: NGSS
Performance Expectation:

Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather.
Grades: K
State ID: K-ESS3-2
Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
Standards: NGSS
Performance Expectation:

Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather.
Grades: K
State ID: K-ESS3-2
Science Lesson : Extreme Weather
Standards: NGSS
Performance Expectation:

Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather.
Grades: K
State ID: K-ESS3-2
Science Lesson : Human Shelter
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.
Grades: K
State ID: K-ESS3-3
Science Lesson : Earth and Human Activity
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.
Grades: K
State ID: K-ESS3-3
Science Lesson : Characteristics of Living Things
Standards: NGSS
Performance Expectation:

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
Grades: K
State ID: K-LS1-1
Science Lesson : Living, Nonliving, and Once-Living
Standards: NGSS
Performance Expectation:

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
Grades: K
State ID: K-LS1-1
Science Lesson : Growing Plants
Standards: NGSS
Performance Expectation:

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
Grades: K
State ID: K-LS1-1
Science Lesson : Animal Habitats
Standards: NGSS
Performance Expectation:

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
Grades: K
State ID: K-LS1-1
Science Lesson : Living Things in Their Habitat
Standards: NGSS
Performance Expectation:

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
Grades: K
State ID: K-LS1-1
Science Lesson : Parts of Plants
Standards: NGSS
Performance Expectation:

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
Grades: K
State ID: K-LS1-1
Science Lesson : Germinating Seeds
Standards: NGSS
Performance Expectation:

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
Grades: K
State ID: K-LS1-1
Science Lesson : Pushes and Pulls
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.
Grades: K
State ID: K-PS2-1
Science Lesson : Forces and Motion
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.
Grades: K
State ID: K-PS2-1
Science Lesson : Friction and Motion
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.
Grades: K
State ID: K-PS2-1
Science Lesson : Engineering Marble Movers
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.
Grades: K
State ID: K-PS2-2
Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
Standards: NGSS
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface
Grades: K
State ID: K-PS3-1
Science Lesson : The Water Cycle
Standards: NGSS
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface
Grades: K
State ID: K-PS3-1
Science Lesson : Sunlight and Temperature
Standards: NGSS
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface
Grades: K
State ID: K-PS3-1
Science Lesson : Sun and Shade
Standards: NGSS
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface
Grades: K
State ID: K-PS3-1
Science Lesson : Color and Temperature
Standards: NGSS
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface
Grades: K
State ID: K-PS3-1
Science Lesson : Sunlight and Engineering
Standards: NGSS
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface
Grades: K
State ID: K-PS3-1
Science Lesson : Weather Patterns
Standards: NGSS
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface.
Grades: K
State ID: K-PS3-1
Science Lesson : Weather and Seasons
Standards: NGSS
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface.
Grades: K
State ID: K-PS3-1
Science Lesson : Who Scientists Are
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.
Grades: K
State ID: K-PS3-2
Science Lesson : Sunlight and Engineering
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.
Grades: K
State ID: K-PS3-2
This alignment guide shows how KnowAtom’s integrated model of science curriculum is designed for the Next Generation Science 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.

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