New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science (NJSLS-S)
New Jersey

This alignment guide shows how KnowAtom’s integrated model of science curriculum is aligned with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science (NJSLS-S).

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to New Jersey Science Standards

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Science Lesson State Standards State ID Grades Performance Expectation
Sun Position and Shadow Patterns NJ New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science (NJSLS-S) 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.

Earth and Moon Patterns NJ New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science (NJSLS-S) 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 NJ New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science (NJSLS-S) 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 NJ New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science (NJSLS-S) 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.

Plant Structures NJ New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science (NJSLS-S) 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 NJ New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science (NJSLS-S) 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 NJ New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science (NJSLS-S) 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 NJ New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science (NJSLS-S) 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 NJ New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science (NJSLS-S) 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 NJ New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science (NJSLS-S) 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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New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science | KnowAtom Lessons

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to New Jersey Science Standards.

State: NJ
Standards: New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science (NJSLS-S)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Earth and Moon Patterns
State: NJ
Standards: New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science (NJSLS-S)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Seasonal Patterns
State: NJ
Standards: New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science (NJSLS-S)
Performance Expectation:

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

State: NJ
Standards: New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science (NJSLS-S)
Performance Expectation:

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

Science Lesson : Plant Structures
State: NJ
Standards: New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science (NJSLS-S)
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: NJ
Standards: New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science (NJSLS-S)
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: NJ
Standards: New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science (NJSLS-S)
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: NJ
Standards: New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science (NJSLS-S)
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: NJ
Standards: New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science (NJSLS-S)
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: NJ
Standards: New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science (NJSLS-S)
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 aligned with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science (NJSLS-S).

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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.