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
Engineering Owl Shelters MI Michigan K-12 Science 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 MI Michigan K-12 Science 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 MI Michigan K-12 Science 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 Water Prisms MI Michigan K-12 Science 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 a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost.

Engineering Filtration Devices MI Michigan K-12 Science 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 Launchers MI Michigan K-12 Science 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 Hearing Toys MI Michigan K-12 Science 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 a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost.

Flood Control Engineering MI Michigan K-12 Science 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 MI Michigan K-12 Science 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 MI Michigan K-12 Science 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.

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Michigan K-12 Science Standards | KnowAtom Lesson Alignment Guide

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Michigan Science Standards.

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

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

State: MI
Standards: Michigan K-12 Science 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: MI
Standards: Michigan K-12 Science 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.

Science Lesson : Engineering Launchers
State: MI
Standards: Michigan K-12 Science 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: MI
Standards: Michigan K-12 Science 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: MI
Standards: Michigan K-12 Science 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: MI
Standards: Michigan K-12 Science 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: MI
Standards: Michigan K-12 Science 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 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.