Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS)
Nevada

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

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Nevada Science Standards

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Science Lesson State Standards State ID Grades Performance Expectation
Earth and Moon Patterns NV Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 NV Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 Patterns NV Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 Temperatures and Water Cycles NV Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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.

Living and Nonliving Things NV Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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.

Engineering Dams NV Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 NV Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 NV Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 NV Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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.

Engineering Litter Collectors NV Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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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Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to Nevada Science Standards.

Science Lesson : Earth and Moon Patterns
State: NV
Standards: Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

State: NV
Standards: Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Seasonal Patterns
State: NV
Standards: Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

State: NV
Standards: Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

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

State: NV
Standards: Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 : Engineering Dams
State: NV
Standards: Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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: NV
Standards: Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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: NV
Standards: Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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: NV
Standards: Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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: NV
Standards: Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science (NVACSS) (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 Nevada Academic Content
Standards for Science (NVACSS) 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.