California’s Next Generation Science Standards
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This alignment guide shows how KnowAtom’s integrated model of science curriculum for Grades K-8 is designed for the California K-12 Science Standards.

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to California Science Standards

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Science Lesson State Standards State ID Grades Performance Expectation
Earth Events CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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.

Flowers CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 Life Cycle CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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 CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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.

Habitats CA Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools 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.

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California K-8 Science Standards | KnowAtom Lesson Alignment Guide

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to California Science Standards.

Science Lesson : Earth Events
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Controlling Erosion
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
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: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
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: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
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: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Flowers
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Butterfly Life Cycle
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

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

State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

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

State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Habitats
State: CA
Standards: Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools
Performance Expectation:

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

This alignment guide shows how KnowAtom’s integrated model of science curriculum for Grades K-8 is designed for the California K-12 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.