Michigan K-12 Science Standards (NGSS)
Michigan

This alignment guide shows how KnowAtom’s integrated model of science curriculum is designed for the Michigan K-12 Science
Standards (Next Generation Science Standards).

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Michigan Science Standards

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Science Lesson State Standards State ID Grades Performance Expectation
Earth and Moon Patterns MI Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 MI Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 Temperatures and Water Cycles MI Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 Patterns MI Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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.

Engineering Litter Collectors MI Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 MI Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 MI Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 MI Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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.

Plant Structures MI Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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.

Living and Nonliving Things MI Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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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Michigan K-12 Science Standards | KnowAtom Lesson Alignment Guide

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Michigan Science Standards.

Science Lesson : Earth and Moon Patterns
State: MI
Standards: Michigan K-12 Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

State: MI
Standards: Michigan K-12 Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

State: MI
Standards: Michigan K-12 Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Seasonal Patterns
State: MI
Standards: Michigan K-12 Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

State: MI
Standards: Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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: MI
Standards: Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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: MI
Standards: Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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: MI
Standards: Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 : Plant Structures
State: MI
Standards: Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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: MI
Standards: Michigan K-12 Science Standards (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 the Michigan K-12 Science
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.