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 Events KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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.

Butterfly Structure and Function KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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.

Flowers KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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 KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS) 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.

Predator-Prey Relationships KY Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) 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.

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Kentucky Standards for Science | KnowAtom Lesson Alignment Guide

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Kentucky Science Standards.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

State: KY
Standards: Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Science (NGSS)
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 is designed for Kentucky Academic Standards
for Science (NGSS).

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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.