Illinois Learning Standards for Science (NGSS)
Illinois

This alignment guide shows how KnowAtom’s integrated model of science curriculum is designed for the Illinois Learning Standards
for Science (NGSS)

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Illinois Science Standards

  • All Grades
  • K
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
Science Lesson State Standards State ID Grades Performance Expectation
Predator-Prey Relationships IL Illinois Learning Standards for Science (NGSS) 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.

Matter and Properties IL Illinois Learning Standards for Science (NGSS) 2-PS1-1 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.

Property of Materials IL Illinois Learning Standards for Science (NGSS) 2-PS1-1 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.

Engineering Owl Shelters IL Illinois Learning Standards for Science (NGSS) 2-PS1-1 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties. 

Property of Materials IL Illinois Learning Standards for Science (NGSS) 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.

Floating and Sinking IL Illinois Learning Standards for Science (NGSS) 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 Boats IL Illinois Learning Standards for Science (NGSS) 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 IL Illinois Learning Standards for Science (NGSS) 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.

Action-Reaction Forces IL Illinois Learning Standards for Science (NGSS) 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.

Friction IL Illinois Learning Standards for Science (NGSS) 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.

New call-to-action

Learn How to Get Started Using KnowAtom in Your School

Illinois Learning Standards for Science | KnowAtom Lesson Alignment Guide

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Illinois Science Standards.

State: IL
Standards: Illinois Learning Standards for Science (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Matter and Properties
State: IL
Standards: Illinois Learning Standards for Science (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.

Science Lesson : Property of Materials
State: IL
Standards: Illinois Learning Standards for Science (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.

State: IL
Standards: Illinois Learning Standards for Science (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties. 

Science Lesson : Property of Materials
State: IL
Standards: Illinois Learning Standards for Science (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Floating and Sinking
State: IL
Standards: Illinois Learning Standards for Science (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Engineering Boats
State: IL
Standards: Illinois Learning Standards for Science (NGSS)
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: IL
Standards: Illinois Learning Standards for Science (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Action-Reaction Forces
State: IL
Standards: Illinois Learning Standards for Science (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Friction
State: IL
Standards: Illinois Learning Standards for Science (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

This alignment guide shows how KnowAtom’s integrated model of science curriculum is designed for the Illinois Learning Standards
for Science (NGSS)

New call-to-action

Learn How to Get Started Using KnowAtom in Your School

Other State Standards

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.