Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
Maine

This alignment guide shows how KnowAtom’s integrated model of science curriculum is designed for the Maine Science and
Engineering Standards (Next Generation Science Standards).

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Maine Science Standards

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Science Lesson State Standards State ID Grades Performance Expectation
Engineering Owl Shelters ME Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS) 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.

Matter and Properties ME Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS) 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.

Water Flow ME Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS) 2-PS1-4 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid.

Engineering Roller Coasters ME Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS) 3-5-ETS1-1 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

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

Flood Control Engineering ME Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS) 3-5-ETS1-1 [{id=111674358582, createdAt=1681899821720, updatedAt=1681899824999, 1='{type=string, value=3}'}] 3

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

Engineering Electric Cars ME Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS) 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 Information Transfer ME Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS) 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 Sound Barriers ME Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS) 3-5-ETS1-1 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

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 Permeable Concrete ME Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS) 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 Filtration Devices ME Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS) 3-5-ETS1-1 [{id=111674358585, createdAt=1681899838675, updatedAt=1681899841076, 1='{type=string, value=5}'}] 5

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

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Maine Science & Engineering Standards | KnowAtom Lesson Alignment Guide

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Maine Science Standards.

State: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
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 : Matter and Properties
State: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Water Flow
State: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid.

State: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
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: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

State: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
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: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
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: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
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: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
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: ME
Standards: Maine Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS)
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.

This alignment guide shows how KnowAtom’s integrated model of science curriculum is designed for the Maine Science and
Engineering 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.