NGSS Correlations
  1. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATION

  2. 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

    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

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

  3. SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PRACTICES

  4. Analyzing and Interpreting Data

    Asking Questions and Defining Problems

    Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions

    Developing and Using Models

    Engaging in Argument from Evidence

    Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information

    Planning and Carrying Out Investigations

    Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking

  5. CROSSCUTTING CONCEPTS

  6. Cause and Effect

    Energy and Matter

    Patterns

    Scale, Proportion, and Quantity

    Stability and Change

    Structure and Function

    Systems and System Models

  7. DISCIPLINARY CORE IDEAS

  8. ESS2.D: Weather and Climate

    ESS2.E: Biogeology

    ESS3.A: Natural Resources

    ESS3.B: Natural Hazards

    ESS3.C: Human Impacts on Earth Systems

    ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting Engineering Problems

    ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions

    ETS1.C: Optimizing the Design Solution

    LS1.C: Organization for Matter and Energy Flow in Organisms

    PS2.A: Forces and Motion

    PS2.B: Types of Interactions

    PS3.B: Conservation of Energy and Energy Transfer

    PS3.C: Relationship Between Energy and Forces