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

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Kentucky Science Standards

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Science Lesson State Standards State ID Grades Performance Expectation
Earth and Moon Patterns KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 1-ESS1-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.

Sun Position and Shadow Patterns KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 1-ESS1-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.

Seasonal Patterns KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 1-ESS1-2 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Make observations at different times of year to relate the amount of daylight to the time of year.

Seasonal Temperatures and Water Cycles KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 1-ESS1-2 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Make observations at different times of year to relate the amount of daylight to the time of year.

Living and Nonliving Things KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 1-LS1-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

Engineering Litter Collectors KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 1-LS1-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

Insect Anatomy - Structure and Function KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 1-LS1-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

Ant Behavior and Food KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 1-LS1-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

Bird Beak Structure and Function KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 1-LS1-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

Engineering Dams KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 1-LS1-1 [{id=111674358580, createdAt=1681899818338, updatedAt=1681899820544, 1='{type=string, value=1}'}] 1

Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

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Kentucky Standards for Science | KnowAtom Lesson Alignment Guide

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Kentucky Science Standards.

Science Lesson : Earth and Moon Patterns
State: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.

State: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.

Science Lesson : Seasonal Patterns
State: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

Make observations at different times of year to relate the amount of daylight to the time of year.

State: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

Make observations at different times of year to relate the amount of daylight to the time of year.

State: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

State: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

State: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

Science Lesson : Ant Behavior and Food
State: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

State: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

Science Lesson : Engineering Dams
State: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.

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

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