NGSS Correlations
K-5 Science 6-8 Integrated 6-8 Discipline

  1. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATION - EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCES

    2. 1-ESS1-1. Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe ...more

    1-ESS1-2. Make observations at different times of year to relate th...more

    2-ESS1-1. Use information from several sources to provide evidence ...more

    2-ESS2-1. Compare multiple solutions designed to slow or prevent wi...more

    2-ESS2-2. Develop a model to represent the shapes and kinds of land...more

    2-ESS2-3. Obtain information to identify where water is found on Ea...more

    3-ESS2-1. Represent data in tables and graphical displays to descri...more

    3-ESS2-2. Obtain and combine information to describe climates in di...more

    3-ESS3-1. Make a claim about the merit of a design solution that re...more

    4-ESS1-1. Identify evidence from patterns in rock formations and fo...more

    4-ESS2-1. Make observations and/or measurements to provide evidence...more

    4-ESS2-2. Analyze and interpret data from maps to describe patterns...more

    4-ESS3-1. Obtain and combine information to describe that energy an...more

    4-ESS3-2. Generate and compare multiple solutions to reduce the imp...more

    5-ESS1-1. Support an argument that differences in the apparent brig...more

    5-ESS1-2. Represent data in graphical displays to reveal patterns o...more

    5-ESS2-1. Develop a model using an example to describe ways the geo...more

    5-ESS2-2. Describe and graph the amounts of salt water and fresh wa...more

    5-ESS3-1. Obtain and combine information about ways individual comm...more

    K-ESS2-1. Use and share observations of local weather conditions to...more

    K-ESS2-2. Construct an argument supported by evidence for how plant...more

    K-ESS3-1. Use a model to represent the relationship between the nee...more

    K-ESS3-2. Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of ...more

    K-ESS3-3. Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of huma...more

  2. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATION - LIFE SCIENCES

    3. 1-LS1-1. Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by m...more

    1-LS1-2. Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior...more

    1-LS3-1. Make observations to construct an evidence-based account t...more

    2-LS2-1. Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants n...more

    2-LS2-2. Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an anim...more

    2-LS4-1. Make observations of plants and animals to compare the div...more

    3-LS1-1. Develop models to describe that organisms have unique and ...more

    3-LS2-1. Construct an argument that some animals form groups that h...more

    3-LS3-1. Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence that plants...more

    3-LS3-2. Use evidence to support the explanation that traits can be...more

    3-LS4-1. Analyze and interpret data from fossils to provide evidenc...more

    3-LS4-2. Use evidence to construct an explanation for how the varia...more

    3-LS4-3. Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular h...more

    3-LS4-4. Make a claim about the merit of a solution to a problem ca...more

    4-LS1-1. Construct an argument that plants and animals have interna...more

    4-LS1-2. Use a model to describe that animals receive different typ...more

    5-LS1-1. Support an argument that plants get the materials they nee...more

    5-LS2-1. Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among p...more

    K-LS1-1. Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and a...more

  3. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATION - PHYSICAL SCIENCES

    4. 1-PS4-1. Plan and conduct investigations to provide evidence that v...more

    1-PS4-2. Make observations to construct an evidence-based account t...more

    1-PS4-3. Plan and conduct an investigation to determine the effect ...more

    1-PS4-4. Use tools and materials to design and build a device that ...more

    2-PS1-1. Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify...more

    2-PS1-2. Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to ...more

    2-PS1-3. Make observations to construct an evidence-based account o...more

    2-PS1-4. Construct an argument with evidence that some changes caus...more

    3-PS2-1. Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence of t...more

    3-PS2-2. Make observations and/or measurements of an object’s motio...more

    3-PS2-3. Ask questions to determine cause and effect relationships ...more

    3-PS2-4. Define a simple design problem that can be solved by apply...more

    4-PS3-1. Use evidence to construct an explanation relating the spee...more

    4-PS3-2. Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be t...more

    4-PS3-3. Ask questions and predict outcomes about the changes in en...more

    4-PS3-4. Apply scientific ideas to design, test, and refine a devic...more

    4-PS4-1. Develop a model of waves to describe patterns in terms of ...more

    4-PS4-2. Develop a model to describe that light reflecting from obj...more

    4-PS4-3. Generate and compare multiple solutions that use patterns ...more

    5-PS1-1. Develop a model to describe that matter is made of particl...more

    5-PS1-2. Measure and graph quantities to provide evidence that rega...more

    5-PS1-3. Make observations and measurements to identify materials b...more

    5-PS1-4. Conduct an investigation to determine whether the mixing o...more

    5-PS2-1. Support an argument that the gravitational force exerted b...more

    5-PS3-1. Use models to describe that energy in animals’ food (used ...more

    K-PS2-1. Plan and conduct an investigation to compare the effects o...more

    K-PS2-2. Analyze data to determine if a design solution works as in...more

    K-PS3-1. Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on E...more

    K-PS3-2. Use tools and materials to design and build a structure th...more

  4. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATION - ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY, AND APPLICATIONS OF SCIENCE

    5. 3-5-ETS1-1. Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a w...more

    3-5-ETS1-2. Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a p...more

    3-5-ETS1-3. Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are co...more

    K-2-ETS1-1. Ask questions, make observations, and gather informatio...more

    K-2-ETS1-2. Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to ...more

    K-2-ETS1-3. Analyze data from tests of two objects designed to solv...more