Iowa’s Science Standards
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This guide shows how KnowAtom’s K-8 integrated model of science curriculum is designed for the K-8 Iowa Science Standards (Next Generation Science Standards).

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Iowa Science Standards

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Science Lesson State Standards State ID Grades Performance Expectation
Habitats IA Iowa Science Standards (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.

Property of Materials IA Iowa Science Standards (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.

Matter and Properties IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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. 

Floating and Sinking IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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.

Property of Materials IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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 IA Iowa Science Standards (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.

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Iowa K-8 Science Standards | KnowAtom Lesson Alignment Guide

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Iowa Science Standards.

Science Lesson : Habitats
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Property of Materials
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Matter and Properties
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Floating and Sinking
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (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: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (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 : Property of Materials
State: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (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: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (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: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (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: IA
Standards: Iowa Science Standards (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 guide shows how KnowAtom’s K-8 integrated model of science curriculum is designed for the K-8 Iowa Science Standards (Next Generation 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.