Massachusetts Science Technology and Engineering Learning Standards
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This guide shows how KnowAtom’s integrated model of K-8 hands-on science curriculum is designed for the Massachusetts STE Learning standards.

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Massachusetts Science Standards

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Science Lesson State Standards State ID Grades Performance Expectation
Earth Events MA MA STE Frameworks 2-ESS2-4 (MA) [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Observe how blowing wind and flowing water can move Earth materials from one place to another and change the shape of a landform.

How Plants Grow MA MA STE Frameworks 2-LS2-3 (MA) [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Develop and use models to compare how plans and animals depend on their surroundings and other living things to meet their needs in the places they live.

Flowers MA MA STE Frameworks 2-LS2-3 (MA) [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Develop and use models to compare how plans and animals depend on their surroundings and other living things to meet their needs in the places they live.

Butterfly Life Cycle MA MA STE Frameworks 2-LS2-3 (MA) [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Develop and use models to compare how plans and animals depend on their surroundings and other living things to meet their needs in the places they live.

Butterfly Structure and Function MA MA STE Frameworks 2-LS2-3 (MA) [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Develop and use models to compare how plans and animals depend on their surroundings and other living things to meet their needs in the places they live.

Engineering Hand Pollinators MA MA STE Frameworks 2-LS2-3 (MA) [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Develop and use models to compare how plans and animals depend on their surroundings and other living things to meet their needs in the places they live.

Engineering Owl Shelters MA MA STE Frameworks 2-LS2-3 (MA) [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Develop and use models to compare how plans and animals depend on their surroundings and other living things to meet their needs in the places they live.

Predator-Prey Relationships MA MA STE Frameworks 2-LS2-3 (MA) [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Develop and use models to compare how plans and animals depend on their surroundings and other living things to meet their needs in the places they live.

Habitats MA MA STE Frameworks 2-LS4-1 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Use texts, media, or local environments to observe and compare (a) different kinds of living things in an area, and (b) differences in the kinds of living things living in different types of areas.

Predator-Prey Relationships MA MA STE Frameworks 2-LS4-1 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Use texts, media, or local environments to observe and compare (a) different kinds of living things in an area, and (b) differences in the kinds of living things living in different types of areas.

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Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Massachusetts Science Standards.

Science Lesson : Earth Events
State: MA
Standards: MA STE Frameworks
Performance Expectation:

Observe how blowing wind and flowing water can move Earth materials from one place to another and change the shape of a landform.

Science Lesson : How Plants Grow
State: MA
Standards: MA STE Frameworks
Performance Expectation:

Develop and use models to compare how plans and animals depend on their surroundings and other living things to meet their needs in the places they live.

Science Lesson : Flowers
State: MA
Standards: MA STE Frameworks
Performance Expectation:

Develop and use models to compare how plans and animals depend on their surroundings and other living things to meet their needs in the places they live.

Science Lesson : Butterfly Life Cycle
State: MA
Standards: MA STE Frameworks
Performance Expectation:

Develop and use models to compare how plans and animals depend on their surroundings and other living things to meet their needs in the places they live.

State: MA
Standards: MA STE Frameworks
Performance Expectation:

Develop and use models to compare how plans and animals depend on their surroundings and other living things to meet their needs in the places they live.

State: MA
Standards: MA STE Frameworks
Performance Expectation:

Develop and use models to compare how plans and animals depend on their surroundings and other living things to meet their needs in the places they live.

State: MA
Standards: MA STE Frameworks
Performance Expectation:

Develop and use models to compare how plans and animals depend on their surroundings and other living things to meet their needs in the places they live.

State: MA
Standards: MA STE Frameworks
Performance Expectation:

Develop and use models to compare how plans and animals depend on their surroundings and other living things to meet their needs in the places they live.

Science Lesson : Habitats
State: MA
Standards: MA STE Frameworks
Performance Expectation:

Use texts, media, or local environments to observe and compare (a) different kinds of living things in an area, and (b) differences in the kinds of living things living in different types of areas.

State: MA
Standards: MA STE Frameworks
Performance Expectation:

Use texts, media, or local environments to observe and compare (a) different kinds of living things in an area, and (b) differences in the kinds of living things living in different types of areas.

This guide shows how KnowAtom’s integrated model of K-8 hands-on science curriculum is designed for the Massachusetts STE Learning 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.