Colorado Academic Standards for Science
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This alignment guide shows how KnowAtom’s integrated model of science curriculum is designed for Colorado’s Academic Standards for Science.

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Colorado Science Standards

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Science Lesson State Standards State ID Grades Performance Expectation
Friction CO Colorado Academic Standards in Science 2-PS1-2 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.

Engineering Owl Shelters CO Colorado Academic Standards in Science 2-PS1-2 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.

Engineering Owl Shelters CO Colorado Academic Standards in Science 2-PS1-3 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Make observations to construct an evidence-based account of how an object made of a small set of pieces can be disassembled and made into a new object.

Water Flow CO Colorado Academic Standards in Science 2-PS1-4 [{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.

Matter and Properties CO Colorado Academic Standards in Science 2-PS1-4 [{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.

Engineering Electric Cars CO Colorado Academic Standards in Science 3-5-ETS1-1 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost. 

Engineering Electric Cars CO Colorado Academic Standards in Science 3-5-ETS1-2 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem. 

Engineering Electric Cars CO Colorado Academic Standards in Science 3-5-ETS1-3 [{id=111674358584, createdAt=1681899835616, updatedAt=1681899838563, 1='{type=string, value=4}'}] 4

Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved. 

Weather and Climate CO Colorado Academic Standards in Science 3-ESS2-1 [{id=111674358582, createdAt=1681899821720, updatedAt=1681899824999, 1='{type=string, value=3}'}] 3

Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season.

Flood Control Engineering CO Colorado Academic Standards in Science 3-ESS2-1 [{id=111674358582, createdAt=1681899821720, updatedAt=1681899824999, 1='{type=string, value=3}'}] 3

Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season.

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Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Colorado Science Standards.

Science Lesson : Friction
State: CO
Standards: Colorado Academic Standards in Science
Performance Expectation:

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.

State: CO
Standards: Colorado Academic Standards in Science
Performance Expectation:

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.

State: CO
Standards: Colorado Academic Standards in Science
Performance Expectation:

Make observations to construct an evidence-based account of how an object made of a small set of pieces can be disassembled and made into a new object.

Science Lesson : Water Flow
State: CO
Standards: Colorado Academic Standards in Science
Performance Expectation:

Construct an argument with evidence that some changes caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some cannot.

Science Lesson : Matter and Properties
State: CO
Standards: Colorado Academic Standards in Science
Performance Expectation:

Construct an argument with evidence that some changes caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some cannot.

State: CO
Standards: Colorado Academic Standards in Science
Performance Expectation:

Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost. 

State: CO
Standards: Colorado Academic Standards in Science
Performance Expectation:

Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem. 

State: CO
Standards: Colorado Academic Standards in Science
Performance Expectation:

Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved. 

Science Lesson : Weather and Climate
State: CO
Standards: Colorado Academic Standards in Science
Performance Expectation:

Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season.

State: CO
Standards: Colorado Academic Standards in Science
Performance Expectation:

Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season.

This alignment guide shows how KnowAtom’s integrated model of science curriculum is designed for Colorado’s Academic Standards for Science.
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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.