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

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Maryland Science Standards

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Science Lesson State Standards State ID Grades Performance Expectation
Habitats MD 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 MD 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 MD 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 MD 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 MD 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 MD 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 MD 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 MD 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 MD 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 MD 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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Maryland Science Standards (NGSS) | KnowAtom Lesson Alignment Guide

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Maryland Science Standards.

Science Lesson : Habitats
State: MD
Standards: NGSS
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Matter and Properties
State: MD
Standards: 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: MD
Standards: NGSS
Performance Expectation:

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

State: MD
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: MD
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: MD
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: MD
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: MD
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: MD
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: MD
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 alignment guide shows how KnowAtom’s integrated model of science curriculum is designed for the Maryland’s Next Generation
Science Standards (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.