New Mexico’s STEM Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)
New Mexico

This alignment guide shows how KnowAtom’s integrated model of science curriculum is designed for New Mexico’s STEM Ready!
Science Standards (NGSS).

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to New Mexico Science Standards

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Science Lesson State Standards State ID Grades Performance Expectation
Predator-Prey Relationships NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS) 2-LS4-1 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.

Property of Materials NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS) 2-PS1-1 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.

Engineering Owl Shelters NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS) 2-PS1-1 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties. 

Matter and Properties NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS) 2-PS1-1 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.

Floating and Sinking NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS) 2-PS1-2 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.

Engineering Boats NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS) 2-PS1-2 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.

Property of Materials NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS) 2-PS1-2 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.

Engineering Owl Shelters NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS) 2-PS1-2 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.

Action-Reaction Forces NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS) 2-PS1-2 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.

Friction NM New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS) 2-PS1-2 [{id=111674358581, createdAt=1681899819948, updatedAt=1681899821915, 1='{type=string, value=2}'}] 2

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.

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New Mexico STEM Ready! Science Standards | KnowAtom Lesson Alignment

Phenomena Based Lessons Aligned to New Mexico Science Standards.

State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.

Science Lesson : Property of Materials
State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.

State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties. 

Science Lesson : Matter and Properties
State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.

Science Lesson : Floating and Sinking
State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.

Science Lesson : Engineering Boats
State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.

Science Lesson : Property of Materials
State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.

State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.

Science Lesson : Action-Reaction Forces
State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.

Science Lesson : Friction
State: NM
Standards: New Mexico Stem Ready! Science Standards (NGSS)
Performance Expectation:

Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.

This alignment guide shows how KnowAtom’s integrated model of science curriculum is designed for New Mexico’s STEM Ready!
Science Standards (NGSS).

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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.