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Engage. Inspire. Connect.
NEW YORK STATE P-12 SCIENCE LEARNING
STANDARDS OVERVIEW CORRELATION
Grades K-5
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Table of ContentsLearning Framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Grade 1How Can We Send a Message Using Sound? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Grade 2How Can We Stop Soil From Washing Away? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Grade 3 What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
How Do Weather and Climate Affect Our Lives? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
How Can We Predict Patterns of Motion? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Grade K Exploring Plants and Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Exploring My Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Exploring Forces and Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Grade 5How Can We Predict Change in Ecosystems? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
How Can We Use the Sky to Navigate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
How Can We Identify Materials Based on Their Properties? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
How Can We Provide Freshwater to Those in Need? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Grade 4How Can Animals Use Their Senses to Communicate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
What Is Our Evidence That We Live on a Changing Earth? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
How Does Motion Energy Change in a Collision? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
How Can We Provide Energy to People’s Homes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Each Smithsonian Science for the Classroom™ module is designed to prepare students to meet a bundle
of performance expectations. As recommended by the NGSS, students are not presented with instruction
for one performance expectation in isolation. Instead, students use the DCIs, SEPs, and CCCs in varied
combinations throughout the module. Each lesson includes at least one three-dimensional task, but the
combination of dimensions does not always match a PE. However, by the end of the module, students will
be prepared to meet all listed PEs.
Each Smithsonian Science for the Classroom™ module is designed to prepare students to meet a bundle
of performance expectations. As recommended by the NGSS, students are not presented with instruction
for one performance expectation in isolation. Instead, students use the DCIs, SEPs, and CCCs in varied
combinations throughout the module. Each lesson includes at least one three-dimensional task, but the
combination of dimensions does not always match a PE. However, by the end of the module, students will
be prepared to meet all listed PEs.
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23 phenomena- and problem-based modules from the Smithsonian that are setting the standard in 3D learning and 3D assessment
Coherent Storylines • Coherent storylines that build toward students answering a question or solving a problem • Begin with the end in mind—students start with the big idea then work progressively through tasks that build to a culminating science or design challenge
Teacher Support
• Investigations engage your students in 3D tasks and assessments • Three-dimensional assessment system that includes pre-assessment, formative assessment, student self-assessment, and a summative written assessment and performance assessment, accompanied by scoring rubrics • From misconception support to ELL strategies, Teacher Guides provide everything you need to
transition to 3D instruction and assessment
Proven Results
Research-based instruction proven to raise test scores in science, reading, and math • Effective science and engineering instruction at every grade level • Smithsonian Science Stories Literacy Series provides all students with access to the Smithsonian’s research, scientists, and world-class collections while integrating science content and literacy
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Exploring Plants and Animals
Performance Expectations Lessons
K-LS1-1: Use observations to describe patterns
of what plants and animals (including humans)
need to survive.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
LS1.C: Organization for Matter and Energy Flow in
Organisms: L1 pgs. 3-10; L2 pgs. 19-25; L3 pgs. 35-43; L4
pgs. 51-58; L5 pgs. 67–76; L6 pgs. 83-89; L7 pgs. 97-98,
101-102; L8 pgs. 115-118, 120-121
Science and Engineering Practices
Analyzing and Interpreting Data: L1 pgs. 6-9; L2 pgs.
19-25; L3 pgs. 35-43; L4 pgs. 51-58; L5 pgs. 67-69, 73-74; L6
pgs. 87-88; L7 pgs. 101-104; L8 pg. 118
Scientific Knowledge Is Based on Empirical
Evidence: L1 pgs. 3-9; L2 pgs. 21-25; L3 pgs. 35-43; L4 pgs.
51-54, 58; L5 pgs. 70-76; L6 pgs. 83-89; L7 pgs. 97-102; L8
pgs. 115-121
Crosscutting Concepts
Patterns: TG; L1 pgs. 3-9; L2 pgs. 21-25; L3 pgs. 35-43; L4
pgs. 51-54, 58; L5 pgs. 70-76; L6 pgs. 83-89; L7 pgs. 97-102;
L8 pgs. 115-121
K-ESS2-2: Construct an argument supported
by evidence for how plants and animals
(including humans) can change the
environment to meet their needs.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ESS2.E: Biogeology: L4 pgs. 55-57; L5 pgs. 73-76; L7 pgs.
97-104
ESS3.C: Human Impacts on Earth Systems: L5 pgs.
73-76; L7 pgs. 97-104
Science and Engineering Practices
Engaging in Argument from Evidence: L1 pgs. 3-7,
10-11; L4 pgs. 54; L5 pgs. 67-69, 73-76; L6 pgs. 87-88; L7
pgs. 97-104; L8 pgs. 116, 119
Crosscutting Concepts
Systems and System Models: L1 pgs. 8-9; L2 pg. 25; L3
pgs. 41-43; L4 pgs. 53-58; L5 pgs. 67-76, 87-88; L7 pgs.
97-104; L8 pgs. 115-121
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Exploring Plants and Animals
Performance Expectations Lessons
K-ESS3-1: Use a model to represent the relationship
between the needs of different plants or animals
(including humans) and the places they live.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ESS3.A: Natural Resources: L1 pgs. 3-10; L2 pgs.
19-25; L3 pgs. 35-43; L4 pgs. 51-58; L5 pgs. 67–76;
L6 pgs. 83-89; L7 pgs. 97-104; L8 pgs. 115-118,
120-121
Science and Engineering Practices
Developing and Using Models: L1 pgs. 3-5, 11;
L2 21-22, 24; L3 pgs. 41-43; L4 pgs. 51-57; L5 pgs.
67-76; L6 pgs. 85-86, 89; L7 pgs. 97-104; L8 pgs.
115-121
Crosscutting Concepts
Systems and System Models: L1 pgs. 8-9; L2 pgs.
25; L3 pgs. 41-43; L4 pgs. 53-58; L5 pgs. 67-76,
87-88; L7 pgs. 97-104; L8 pgs. 115-118, 121
K-ESS3-3: Communicate solutions that will reduce the
impact of humans on living organisms and non-living
things in the local environment.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ESS3.C: Human Impacts on Earth Systems: L5
pgs. 73-76; L7 pgs. 97-104
ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions: L1 pgs.
8-10; L2 pgs. 19-25; L3 pgs. 35-40, 43; L4 pgs. 51-58;
L5 pgs. 67-76; L6 pgs. 83-89; L7 pgs. 97-104; L8 pgs.
115-121
Science and Engineering Practices
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating
Information: L2 pgs. 19-20; L2 pgs. 23-25; L3 pgs.
35-43; L4 pgs. 51-58; L5 pgs. 67-76; L6 pgs. 83-89;
L7 pgs. 97-104; L8 pgs. 115-121
Crosscutting Concepts
Cause and Effect: L3 pgs. 38-40, 43; L4 pgs. 58;
L5 pgs. 73-76; L6 pgs. 83-89; L7 pgs. 97-102; L8 pgs.
117-121
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Exploring My Weather
Performance Expectations Lessons
K-PS1-1: Plan and conduct an investigation to
test the claim that different kinds of matter exist as
either solid or liquid, depending on temperature.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter: L3 pgs.
41-42; L6 pgs. 97-103
Science and Engineering Practices
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations: L6
pgs. 101-103; L7 pgs. 121-122
Analyzing and Interpreting Data: L1 pgs. 3-10; L2
pgs. 21-30; L3 pgs. 39-45; L4 pgs. 61-67; L5 pgs. 84-88;
L6 pgs. 97-103; L8 pgs. 129-133, 137
Scientific Investigations Use a Variety of Methods:
L1 pgs. 7-9; L2 pgs. 22-29; L3 pgs. 39-45; L4 pgs. 63-67;
L5 pgs. 81-88; L8 pgs. 128
Crosscutting Concepts
Cause and Effect: L2 pgs. 21-30; L3 pgs. 39-42, 45; L4
pgs. 61-67; L5 pgs. 81-88; L6 pgs. 97-103; L7 pgs. 117-
122; L8 pgs. 129-137
Energy and Matter: L3 pgs. 41-42; L5 pgs. 81-85, 88,
90; L6 pgs. 97-104
K-ESS2-1: Use and share observations of local
weather conditions to describe patterns over time.Disciplinary Core Ideas
ESS2.D: Weather and Climate: L1 pgs. 3-9; L2 pgs.
21-30; L3 pgs. 39-45; L4 pgs. 61-67; L5 pgs. 84-88; L6
pgs. 97-103; L8 pgs. 129-137
Science and Engineering Practices
Analyzing and Interpreting Data: L1 pgs. 5-9; L2
pgs. 21-30; L3 pgs. 39-45; L4 pgs. 61-67; L5 pgs. 84-88;
L6 pgs. 97-103; L8 pgs. 129-137
Science Knowledge Is Based on Empirical Evidence:
L1 pgs. 5-9; L2 pgs. 21-30; L3 pgs. 39-45; L4 pgs. 61-67;
L5 pgs. 84-88; L6 pgs. 97-103; L8 pgs. 129-137
Crosscutting Concepts
Patterns: L1 pgs. 7-9; L2 pgs. 21-30; L3 pgs. 39-45; L4
pgs. 61-67; L5 pgs. 81-88; L6 pgs. 97-103; L7 pgs. 115-
122; L8 pgs. 129-137
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Exploring My Weather
Performance Expectations Lessons
K-ESS3-2: Ask questions to obtain information about the
purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond
to, severe weather.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ESS3.B: Natural Hazards: L3 pgs. 43-45; L8
pgs. 137
ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting
Engineering Problems: L1 pgs. 3-9; L2 pgs. 21-30;
L3 pgs. 39-45; L4 pgs. 61-67; L5 pgs. 81-88; L6 pgs.
97-103; L8 pgs. 129-137
Science and Engineering Practices
Asking Questions and Defining Problems: L1
pgs. 3-5; L6 pg. 105
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating
Information: L1 pgs. 5-6, 9; L2 pgs. 27-29; L3 pgs.
39-40; L5 pgs. 81-83; L6 pgs. 97-98
Crosscutting Concepts
Cause and Effect: L2 pgs. 21-30; L3 pgs. 39-42,
45; L4 pgs. 61-67; L5 pgs. 81-88; L6 pgs. 97-103; L7
pgs. 117-122; L8 pgs. 129-137
Interdependence of Science, Engineering, and
Technology: L1 pgs. 3-9; L2 pgs. 21-30; L3 pgs.
39-45; L4 pgs. 61-67; L5 pgs. 81-88; L6 pgs. 97-
103; L8 pgs. 129-137
Influence of Engineering, Technology, and
Science on Society and the Natural World: L1
pgs. 3-9; L2 pgs. 21-30; L3 pgs. 39-45; L4 pgs. 61-
67; L5 pgs. 81-88; L6 pgs. 97-103; L8 pgs. 129-137
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Exploring My Weather
Performance Expectations Lessons
K-PS3-1: Make observations to determine the
effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface.Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS3.B: Conservation of Energy and Energy
Transfer: L1 pgs. 7-8; L2 pgs. 24-30; L3 pgs. 39-45; L6 pgs.
97-103; L7 pgs. 115-122; L8 pgs. 129-137
Science and Engineering Practices
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations: L6 pgs.
101-103; L7 pgs. 121-122
Scientific Investigations Use a Variety of Methods: L1
pgs. 7-9; L2 pgs. 22-29; L3 pgs. 39-45; L4 pgs. 63-67; L5
pgs. 81-88; L8 pgs. 128
Crosscutting Concepts
Cause and Effect: L2 pgs. 21-30; L3 pgs. 39-42, 45; L4
pgs. 61-67; L5 pgs. 81-88; L6 pgs. 97-103; L7 pgs. 117-122;
L8 pgs. 129-137
K-PS3- 2: Use tools and materials to design and
build a structure that will reduce the warming
effect of sunlight on an area.
Disciplinary Core Ideas PS3.B: Conservation of Energy and Energy
Transfer: L1 pgs. 7-8; L2 pgs. 24-30; L3 pgs. 39-45; L6 pgs.
97-103; L7 pgs. 115-122; L8 pgs. 129-137
Science and Engineering Practices
Constructing Explanations and Designing
Solutions: L7 pgs. 117-122
Crosscutting Concepts
Cause and Effect: L2 pgs. 21-30; L3 pgs. 39-42, 45; L4
pgs. 61-67; L5 pgs. 81-88; L6 pgs. 97-103; L7 pgs. 117-122;
L8 pgs. 129-137
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Exploring Forces and Motion
Performance Expectations Lessons
K-PS2-1: Plan and conduct an investigation to
compare the effects of different strengths or different
directions of pushes and pulls on the motion of an
object.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS2.A: Forces and Motion: L4 pgs. 59-65; L5 pgs. 73-
79; L6 pgs. 91-97; L7 pgs. 107-113
PS2.B: Types of Interactions: L5 pgs. 75-76; L6 pgs.
91-97; L7 pgs. 111-113
PS3.C: Relationship Between Energy and Forces: L5
pgs. 77-79
Science and Engineering Practices
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations: L6 pgs.
95-96
Scientific Investigations Use a Variety of Methods:
L1 pgs. 3-10; L2 pgs. 23-29; L3 pgs. 43-49; L4 pgs. 59-66;
L5 pgs. 73-79; L6 pgs. 91-97; L7 pgs. 107-113
Crosscutting Concepts
Cause and Effect: L1 pgs. 8-9; L2 pgs. 23-28; L3 pgs.
43-49; L4 pgs. 59-66; L5 pgs. 73-79; L6 pgs. 91-97; L7
pgs. 107-110
K-PS2-2: Analyze data to determine if a design
solution works as intended to change the speed or
direction of an object with a push or a pull.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS2.A: Forces and Motion: L4 pgs. 59-65; L5 pgs. 73-
79; L6 pgs. 91-97; L7 pgs. 107-113
ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting Engineering
Problems: L1 pgs. 3-10; L2 pgs. 23-29; L3 pgs. 43-49; L4
pgs. 59-60, 63-66; L5 pgs. 73-74; L7 pgs. 107-113
Science and Engineering Practices
Analyzing and Interpreting Data: L3 pgs. 43-44; L4
pgs. 65-66; L5 pgs. 77-79; L6 pgs. 95-96
Crosscutting Concepts
Cause and Effect: L1 pgs. 8-9; L2 pgs. 23-28; L3 pgs.
43-49; L4 pgs. 59-66; L5 pgs. 73-79; L6 pgs. 91-97; L7
pgs. 107-110
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How Can We Send a Message Using Sound?
Performance Expectations Lessons
K-2-ETS1-1: Ask questions, make observations,
and gather information about a situation people
want to change to define a simple problem that can
be solved through the development of a new or
improved object or tool.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting Engineering
Problems: L1 pgs. 65-74; L2 pgs. 75-84; L6 pgs. 111-120
Science and Engineering Practices
Asking Questions and Defining Problems: L1 pgs.
65-74; L2 pgs. 75-84; L3 pgs. 85-92; L6 pgs. 111-120
K-2-ETS1-2: Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or
physical model to illustrate how the shape of an
object helps it function as needed to solve a given
problem.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions: L2 pgs.
75-84; L6 pgs. 111-120
Science and Engineering Practices
Developing and Using Models: L2 pgs. 75-84; L8 pgs.
131-140
Crosscutting Concepts
Structure and Function: L5 pgs. 101-110
K-2-ETS1-3: Analyze data from tests of two objects
designed to solve the same problem to compare the
strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ETS1.C: Optimizing the Design Solution: L2 pgs.
75-84; L6 pgs. 111-120
Science and Engineering Practices
Analyzing and Interpreting Data: L1 pgs. 65-74; L6
pgs. 111-120
1-PS4-1: Plan and conduct investigations to
provide evidence that vibrating materials can make
sound and that sound can make materials vibrate.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS4.A: Wave Properties: L3 pgs. 85-92; L4 pgs. 93-
100; L5 pgs. 101-110; L6 pgs. 111-120; L7 pgs. 121-130;
L8 pgs. 131-140
Science and Engineering Practices
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations: L2 pgs.
75-84; L3 pgs. 85-92; L4 pgs. 93-100; L6 pgs. 111-120; L7
pgs. 121-130
Scientific Investigations Use a Variety of Methods:
L3 pgs. 85-92
Crosscutting Concepts
Cause and Effect: L3 pgs. 85-92; L4 pgs. 93-100; L5
pgs. 101-110; L6 pgs. 111-120; L7 pgs. 121-130; L8 pgs.
131-140
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Performance Expectations Lessons
1-PS4-4: Use tools and materials to design and build a
device that uses light or sound to solve the problem of
communicating over a distance.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS4.C: Information Technologies and
Instrumentation: L2 pgs. 75-84
Science and Engineering Practices
Constructing Explanations and Designing
Solutions: L2 pgs. 75-84; L4 pgs. 93-100; L5 pgs.
101-110; L7 pgs. 121-130; L8 pgs. 131-140
Crosscutting Concepts
Influence of Science, Engineering, and
Technology on Society and the Natural World:
L1 pgs. 65-74; L2 pgs. 75-84; L5 pgs. 101-110
Additional Science and Engineering Practices Science and Engineering Practices
Using Mathematics and Computational
Thinking: L2 pgs. 75-84
Engaging in Argument From Evidence: L4
pgs. 93-100; L6 pgs. 111-120; L7 pgs. 121-130
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating
Information: L5 pgs. 101-110; L8 pgs. 131-140
Additional Crosscutting Concepts Crosscutting Concepts
Scale, Proportion, and Quantity: L1 pgs. 65-74
Patterns: L2 pgs. 75-84; L4 pgs. 93-100; L5 pgs.
101-110
Systems and System Models: L6 pgs. 111-120;
L8 pgs. 131-140
Additional Connections to Nature of Science Science and Engineering Practices
Scientific Investigations Use a Variety of
Methods: L3 pgs. 85-92
Additional Connections to Engineering,
Technology, and the Applications of Science Crosscutting Concepts
Interdependence of Science, Engineering, and
Technology: L5 pgs. 101-110
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How Can We Stop Soil from Washing Away?
Performance Expectations Lessons
K-2-ETS1-1: Ask questions, make observations, and
gather information about a situation people want to
change to define a simple problem that can be solved
through the development of a new or improved
object or tool.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting Engineering
Problems: L2 pgs. 77-78; L4 pgs. 99-110; L5 pgs.
111-118; L7 pgs. 129-136; L8 pgs. 137-144
Science and Engineering Practices
Asking Questions and Defining Problems: L1
pgs. 65-76; L2 pgs. 77-88; L5 pgs. 111-118; L8 pgs.
137-144
K-2-ETS1-2: Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or
physical model to illustrate how the shape of an
object helps it function as needed to solve a given
problem.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions: L4
pgs. 99-110; L5 pgs. 111-118; L6 pgs. 119-128
Science and Engineering Practices
Developing and Using Models: L2 pgs. 77-88;
L4 pgs. 99-110
Crosscutting Concepts
Structure and Function: L3 pgs. 89-98; L4 pgs. 99-110; L5 pgs. 111-118; L7 pgs. 129-136
K-2-ETS1-3: Analyze data from tests of two objects
designed to solve the same problem to compare the
strengths and weaknesses of how each performs.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ETS1.C: Optimizing the Design Solution: L3
pgs. 89-98; L6 pgs. 119-128
Science and Engineering Practices
Analyzing and Interpreting Data: L3 pgs. 89-
98; L5 pgs. 111-118; L6 pgs. 119-128
2-ESS1-1: Use information from several sources to
provide evidence that Earth events can occur quickly
or slowly.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ESS1.C: The History of Planet Earth: L1 pgs.
65-76; L3 pgs. 89-98; L8 pgs. 137-144
Science and Engineering Practices
Constructing Explanations and Designing
Solutions: L1 pgs. 65-76; L2 pgs. 77-88; L3 pgs.
89-98; L5 pgs. 111-118; L6 pgs. 119-136; L7 pgs.
129-136
Crosscutting Concepts
Stability and Change: L2 pgs. 77-88; L3 pgs. 89-
98; L5 pgs. 111-118
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Performance Expectations Lessons
2-ESS2-1: Compare multiple solutions
designed to slow or prevent wind or water from
changing the shape of the land.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ESS2.A: Earth Materials and Systems: L1 pgs. 65-76;
L2 pgs. 77-88; L3 pgs. 89-98; L6 pgs. 119-128; L8 pgs.
137-144
ETS1.C: Optimizing the Design Solution: L6 pgs.
119-128
Science and Engineering Practices
Constructing Explanations and Designing
Solutions: L1 pgs. 65-76; L2 pgs. 77-88; L3 pgs. 89-98;
L5 pgs. 111-118; L6 pgs. 119-128; L7 pgs. 129-136
Crosscutting Concepts
Stability and Change: L2 pgs. 77-88; L3 pgs. 89-98;
L5 pgs. 111-118
Influence of Engineering, Technology, and
Science on Society and the Natural World: L3 pgs.
89-98
Science Addresses Questions About the
Natural and Material World: L3 pgs. 89-98
Additional Science and Engineering
Practices
Science and Engineering Practices
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations: L1 pgs.
65-76; L2 pgs. 77-88; L4 pgs. 99-110; L6 pgs. 119-128
Engaging in Argument from Evidence: L1 pgs. 65-
76; L2 pgs. 77-88; L3 pgs. 89-98; L4 pgs. 99-110
Obtaining, Evaluating and Communicating
Information: L3 pgs. 89-98; L7 pgs. 129-136; L8 pgs.
137-144
Additional Crosscutting Concepts Crosscutting Concepts
Cause and Effect: L2 pgs. 77-88; L3 pgs. 89-98
Scale, Proportion, and Quantity: L6 pgs. 119-128
Systems and System Models: L6 pgs. 119-128
Additional Connections to Nature of
Science
Science and Engineering Practices
Science Models, Laws, Mechanisms, and
Theories Explain Natural Phenomena: L2 pgs. 77-88
Additional Connections to Engineering,
Technology, and the Applications of
Science
Crosscutting Concepts
Interdependence of Science, Engineering, and
Technology: L4 pgs. 99-110
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What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms?
Performance Expectations Lessons
3-LS1-1: Develop models to describe that
organisms have unique and diverse life cycles
but all have in common birth, growth,
reproduction, and death.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms: L8
pgs. 173-184; L9 pgs. 185-192; L10 pgs. 193-202
Science and Engineering Practices
Developing and Using Models: L2 pgs. 105-114; L10
pgs. 193-202
Science Knowledge Is Based on Empirical Evidence:
L9 pgs. 185-192
Crosscutting Concepts
Patterns: L5 pgs. 143-150; L6 pgs. 151-160; L7 pgs. 161-
172; L9 pgs. 185-192; L10 pgs. 193-202; L13 pgs. 219-225
3-LS3-1: Analyze and interpret data to
provide evidence that plants and animals have
traits inherited from parents and that
variation of these traits exists in a group of
similar organisms.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
LS3.A: Inheritance of Traits: L2 pgs. 105-114; L3 pgs.
115-126; L7 pgs. 161-172
LS3.B: Variation of Traits: L1 pgs. 91-104; L2 pgs. 105-
114; L3 pgs. 115-126; L4 pgs. 127-142; L7 pgs. 161-172;
L11 pgs. 203-210; L12 pgs. 211-218 L13 pgs. 219-225
Science and Engineering Practices
Analyzing and Interpreting Data: L1 pgs. 91-104; L5
pgs. 143-150; L6 pgs. 151-160L7 pgs. 161-172; L9 pgs.
185-192; L10 pgs. 193-202; L12 pgs. 211-218
Crosscutting Concepts
Patterns: L5 pgs. 143-150; L6 pgs. 11-160; L7 pgs. 161-
172; L9 pgs. 185-192; L10 pgs. 193-202; L13 pgs. 219-225
3-LS3-2: Use evidence to support the
explanation that traits can be influenced by
the environment.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
LS3.A: Inheritance of Traits: L2 pgs. 105-114; L3 pgs.
115-126; L7 pgs. 161-172
LS3.B: Variation of Traits: L1 pgs. 91-104; L2 pgs. 105-
114; L3 pgs. 115-126; L4 pgs. 127-142; L7 pgs. 161-172;
L11 pgs. 203-210; L12 pgs. 211-218; L13 pgs. 219-225
Science and Engineering Practices
Constructing Explanations and Designing
Solutions: L3 pgs. 115-126; L7 pgs. 161-172; L13 pgs.
219-225
Crosscutting Concepts
Cause and Effect: L3 pgs. 115-126; L4 pgs. 127-142; L7
pgs. 161-172; L11 pgs. 203-210; L12 pgs. 211-218
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Performance Expectations Lessons
3-LS4-2: Use evidence to construct an explanation
for how the variations in characteristics among
individuals of the same species may provide
advantages in surviving, finding mates, and
reproducing.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
LS4.B: Natural Selection: L11 pgs. 203-210; L12
pgs. 211-218; L13 pgs. 219-225
Science and Engineering Practices
Constructing Explanations and Designing
Solutions: L3 pgs. 115-126; L7 pgs. 161-172; L13
pgs. 219-225
Crosscutting Concepts
Cause and Effect: L3 pgs. 115-126; L4 pgs. 127-
142; L7 pgs. 161-172; L11 pgs. 203-210; L12 pgs.
211-218
3-ESS2-2: Obtain and combine information to
describe climates in different regions of the world.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ESS2.D: Weather and Climate: L5 pgs. 143-150;
L6 pgs. 151-160
Science and Engineering Practices
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating
Information: L2 pgs. 105-114; L5 pgs. 142-150; L6
pgs. 151-160; L9 pgs. 185-192; L11 pgs. 203-210
Crosscutting Concepts
Patterns: L5 pgs. 143-150; L6 pgs. 151-160; L7
pgs. 161-172; L9 pgs. 185-192; L10 pgs. 193-202;
L13 pgs. 219-225
Additional Science and Engineering Practices Science and Engineering Practices
Asking Questions and Defining Problems: L4
pgs. 127-142; L11 pgs. 203-210
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations: L1
pgs. 91-104; L3 pgs. 114-126; L4 pgs. 127-142; L7
pgs. 161-172; L8 pgs. 173-184
Using Mathematics and Computational
Thinking: L7 pgs. 161-172; L8 pgs. 173-184; L13
pgs. 219-225
Engaging in Argument from Evidence: L3 pgs.
115-126; L7 pgs. 161-172; L12 pgs. 211-218
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Performance Expectations Lessons
Additional Crosscutting Concepts Crosscutting Concepts Scale, Proportion, and Quantity: L7 pgs. 161-172;
L8 pgs. 173-184
Structure and Function: L11 pgs. 203-210
Additional Connections to Nature of Science Science and Engineering Practices
Scientific Knowledge Is Open to Revision in
Light of New Evidence: L3 pgs. 219-225
Science Knowledge Is Based on Empirical
Evidence: L7 pgs. 161-172
Crosscutting Concepts
Science Addresses Questions About the
Natural and Material World: L4 pgs. 127-142
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3-ESS2-1: Represent data in tables and graphical
displays to describe typical weather conditions
expected during a particular season.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ESS2.D: Weather and Climate: L1 pgs. 75-84; L2
pgs. 85-98; L3 pgs. 99-108; L4 pgs. 109-120; L5 pgs.
121-130; L6 pgs. 131-140
Science and Engineering Practices
Analyzing and Interpreting Data: L2 pgs. 85-98;
L3 pgs. 99-108; L4 pgs. 109-120; L5 pgs. 121-130;
L6 pgs. 131-140
Crosscutting Concepts
Patterns: L3 pgs. 99-108; L5 pgs. 121-130; L6 pgs.
131-140; L7 pgs. 141-148; L8 pgs. 149-154
3-ESS2-2: Obtain and combine information to
describe climates in different regions of the world.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ESS2.D: Weather and Climate: L7 pgs. 141-148;
L8 pgs. 149-154
Science and Engineering Practices
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating
Information: L1 pgs. 75-84; L3 pgs. 99-108; L7 pgs.
141-148; L8 pgs. 149-154; L9 pgs. 155-164; L10 pgs.
165-178
Crosscutting Concepts
Patterns: L3 pgs. 99-108; L5 pgs. 121-130; L6 pgs.
131-140; L7 pgs. 141-148; L8 pgs. 149-154
3-ESS3-1: Make a claim about the merit of a design
solution that reduces the impacts of a weather-
related hazard.
Disciplinary Core Ideas ESS3.B: Natural Hazards: L9 pgs. 155-164; L10
pgs. 165-178; L11 pgs. 179-190; L12 pgs. 191-200
Science and Engineering Practices
Constructing Explanations and Designing
Solutions: L2 pgs. 85-98; L5 pgs. 121-130; L9 pgs.
155-164; L12 pgs. 191-200
Crosscutting Concepts
Cause and Effect: L9 pgs. 155-164; L10 pgs. 165-
178; L11 pgs. 179-190; L12 pgs. 191-200
Influence of Engineering, Technology, and
Science on Society and the Natural World: L4 pgs.
109-120
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3-5-ETS1-1: Define a simple design problem
reflecting a need or a want that includes specified
criteria for success and constraints on materials, time,
or cost.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting Engineering
Problems: L4 pgs. 109-120; L10 pgs. 165-178; L11
pgs. 179-190; L12 pgs. 191-200
Science and Engineering Practices
Asking Questions and Defining Problems: L9
pgs. 155-164; L10 pgs. 165-178; L11 pgs. 179-190
Crosscutting Concepts
Influence of Engineering, Technology, and
Science on Society and the Natural World: L4
pgs. 109-120
Additional Disciplinary Core Ideas Disciplinary Core Ideas
ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions: L10
pgs. 165-178; L11 pgs. 179-190; L12 pgs. 191-200
ETS1.C: Optimizing the Design Solution: L12
pgs. 191-200
Additional Science and Engineering Practices Science and Engineering Practices
Developing and Using Models: L7 pgs. 141-148
Constructing Explanations and Designing
Solutions: L2 pgs. 85-98; L10 pgs. 165-178; L11
pgs. 179-190
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations: L2
pgs. 85-98; L4 pgs. 109-120; L10 pgs. 165-178; L12
pgs. 191-200
Using Mathematics and Computational
Thinking: L2 pgs. 85-98; L5 pgs. 121-130; L6 pgs.
131-140
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Additional Crosscutting Concepts Crosscutting Concepts
Scale, Proportion, and Quantity: L2 pgs. 85-98;
L4 pgs. 109-120; L12 pgs. 191-200
Structure and Function: L1 pgs. 75-84; L4 pgs.
109-120; L10 pgs. 165-178; L11 pgs. 179-190; L12
pgs. 191-200
Stability and Change: L5 pgs. 121-130
Additional Connections to Nature of Science Science and Engineering Practices
Scientific Investigations Use a Variety of
Methods: L3 pgs. 99-108
Scientific Knowledge Is Based on Empirical
Evidence: L2 pgs. 85-98; L5 pgs. 121-130
How Can We Provide Freshwater to Those in Need? (taught in Grade 5)Performance Expectations Lessons
3-ESS2-3: Plan and conduct an investigation to
determine the connections between weather and
water processes in Earth systems. (Standard found in
Grade 3)
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ESS2.D: Weather and Climate: L7 pgs. 143-150
Science and Engineering Practices
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations: L2
pgs. 89-98; L5 pgs. 121-131; L14 pgs. 209-220; L15
pgs. 225-231
Crosscutting Concepts
Cause and Effect: L1 pgs. 81-82; L2 pgs. 92-96;
L4 pgs. 114-117; L5 pgs. 124-131; L6 pgs. 138-140;
L7 pgs. 144-149; L8 pgs. 153-164; L9 pgs. 165-174;
L10 pgs. 175-182; L11 pgs. 183-192; L12 pgs. 193-
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How Can We Predict Patterns of Motion? Performance Expectations Lessons
3-PS2-1: Plan and conduct an investigation to
provide evidence of the effects of balanced and
unbalanced forces on the motion of an object.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS2.A: Forces and Motion: L1 pgs. 77-88; L2
pgs. 89-100; L3 pgs. 101-112; L4 pgs. 113-120; L5
pgs. 121-132; L6 pgs. 133-140; L7 pgs. 141-150; L9
pgs. 163-178; L10 pgs. 179-188
PS2.B: Types of Interactions: L1 pgs. 77-88; L2
pgs. 89-100; L3 pgs. 101-112
Science and Engineering Practices
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations: L1
pgs. 77-88; L2 pgs. 89-100; L3 pgs. 101-112; L5 pgs.
121-132; L7 pgs. 141-150; L8 pgs. 151-162; L9 pgs.
163-178; L12 pgs. 201-208
Scientific Investigations Use a Variety of
Methods: L5 pgs. 121-132
Crosscutting Concepts
Cause and Effect: L1 pgs. 77-88; L2 pgs. 89-100;
L3 pgs. 101-112; L5 pgs. 121-132; L6 pgs. 133-140;
L7 pgs. 141-150; L8 pgs. 151-162; L9 pgs. 163-178
3-PS2-2: Make observations and/or measurements
of an object’s motion to provide evidence that a
pattern can be used to predict future motion.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS2.A: Forces and Motion: L2 pgs. 89-100; L3
pgs. 101-112; L4 pgs. 113-120; L5 pgs. 121-132; L6
pgs. 133-140; L7 pgs. 141-150; L8 pgs. 151-162; L9
pgs. 163-178; L10 pgs. 179-188
Science and Engineering Practices
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations:
77-88; L2 pgs. 89-100; L3 pgs. 101-112; L5 pgs.
121-132; L7 pgs. 141-150; L8 pgs. 151-162; L9 pgs.
163-178; L12 pgs. 201-208
Science Knowledge Is Based on Empirical
Evidence: L5 pgs. 121-132; L6 pgs. 133-140
Crosscutting Concepts
Patterns: L2 pgs. 89-100; L3 pgs. 101-112; L4 pgs.
113-120; L5 pgs. 121-132; L6 pgs. 133-140; L8 pgs.
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3-PS2-3: Ask questions to determine cause and
effect relationships of electric or magnetic
interactions between two objects not in contact with
each other.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS2.B: Types of Interactions: L7 pgs. 141-150;
L8 pgs. 151-162; L9 pgs. 163-178; L10 pgs. 179-
188; L11 pgs. 189-200; L12 pgs. 201-208
Science and Engineering Practices
Asking Questions and Defining Problems: L1
pgs. 77-88; L5 pgs. 121-132; L9 pgs. 163-178; L10
pgs. 179-188; L11 pgs. 189-200; L12 pgs. 201-208
Crosscutting Concepts
Cause and Effect: L1 pgs. 77-88; L2 pgs. 89-100;
L3 pgs. 101-112; L5 pgs. 121-132; L6 pgs. 133-140;
L7 pgs. 141-150; L8 pgs. 151-162; L9 pgs. 163-178
3-PS2-4: Define a simple design problem that can be
solved by applying scientific ideas about magnets.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS2.B: Types of Interactions: L7 pgs. 141-150;
L8 pgs. 151-162; L9 pgs. 163-178; L10 pgs. 179-
188; L11 pgs. 189-200; L12 pgs. 201-208
Science and Engineering Practices
Asking Questions and Defining Problems: L1
pgs. 77-88; L5 pgs. 121-132; L9 pgs. 163-178; L10
pgs. 179-188; L11 pgs. 189-200; L12 pgs. 201-208
Crosscutting Concepts
Interdependence of Science, Engineering, and
Technology: L11 pgs. 189-200
3-5-ETS1-1: Define a simple design problem
reflecting a need or a want that includes specified
criteria for success and constraints on materials, time,
or cost.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting
Engineering Problems: L10 pgs. 179-188; L11
pgs. 189-200; L12 pgs. 201-208
Science and Engineering Practices
Asking Questions and Defining Problems: L1
pgs. 77-88; L5 pgs. 121-132; L9 pgs. 163-178; L10
pgs. 179-188; L11 pgs. 189-200; L12 pgs. 201-208
Crosscutting Concepts
Influence of Engineering, Technology, and
Science on Society and the Natural World: L4
pgs. 113-120; L6 pgs. 133-140; L8 pgs. 151-162;
L10 pgs. 189-200; L11 pgs. 201-208
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Additional Disciplinary Core Ideas Disciplinary Core Ideas
ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions: L12
pgs. 201-208
Additional Science and Engineering Practices Science and Engineering Practices
Developing and Using Models: L1 pgs. 77-88;
L2 pgs. 89-100; L3 pgs. 101-112; L7 pgs. 141-150;
L9 pgs. 163-178; L11 pgs. 189-200; L12 pgs. 201-
208
Analyzing and Interpreting Data: L3 pgs.
101-112; L4 pgs. 113-120; L5 pgs. 121-132; L8 pgs.
151-162; L9 pgs. 163-178
Using Mathematics and Computational
Thinking: L5 pgs. 121-132; L6 pgs. 133-140
Constructing Explanations and Designing
Solutions: L3 pgs. 101-112; L11 pgs. 189-200; L12
pgs. 201-208
Engaging in Argument from Evidence: L11
pgs. 189-200; L12 pgs. 201-208
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating
Information: L4 pgs. 113-120; L6 pgs. 113-120;
L10 pgs. 179-188
Additional Crosscutting Concepts Crosscutting Concepts
Scale, Proportion, and Quantity: L5 pgs. 121-
132; L6 pgs. 133-140; L9 pgs. 163-178
Systems and System Models: L4 pgs. 113-120;
L10 pgs. 179-188; L11 pgs. 189-200; L12 pgs. 201-
208
Additional Connections to Nature of Science Crosscutting Concepts
Science Is a Human Endeavor: L1 pgs. 77-88;
L10 pgs. 179-188
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Performance Expectations Lessons
3-5-ETS1-1: Define a simple design problem
reflecting a need or a want that includes specified
criteria for success and constraints on materials, time,
or cost.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting Engineering
Problems: L2 pgs. 89-102; L13 pgs. 203-210
Science and Engineering Practices
Asking Questions and Defining Problems: L2
pgs. 89-102; L13 pgs. 203-210
3-5-ETS1-2: Generate and compare multiple
possible solutions to a problem based on how well
each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of
the problem.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions: L2
pgs. 89-102; L13 pgs. 203-210
Science and Engineering Practices
Constructing Explanations and Designing
Solutions: L2 pgs. 89-102; L13 pgs. 203-210
3-5-ETS1-3: Plan and carry out fair tests in which
variables are controlled and failure points are
considered to identify aspects of a model or
prototype that can be improved.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions: L2
pgs. 89-102; L13 pgs. 203-210
ETS1.C: Optimizing the Design Solution: L3
pgs. 103-114; L13 pgs. 203-210
Science and Engineering Practices
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations: L1
pgs. 78-88; L2 pgs. 89- 102; L3 pgs. 103-114; L5
pgs. 123-134
3-LS2-1: Construct an argument that some animals
form groups that help members survive.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
LS2.D: Social Interactions and Group Behavior:
L4 pgs. 115-122
Science and Engineering Practices
Engaging in Argument From Evidence: L3 pgs.
103-114; L4 pgs. 115-122; L7 pgs. 147-156; L9 pgs.
167-174; L13 pgs. 203-210
Crosscutting Concepts
Cause and Effect: L1 pgs. 79-88; L4 pgs. 115-
122; L6 pgs. 135-146; L7 pgs. 147-156; L11 pgs.
183-190; L13 pgs. 203-210
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Performance Expectations Lessons
3-LS4-1: Analyze and interpret data from fossils
to provide evidence of the organisms and the
environments in which they lived long ago.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
LS4.A: Evidence of Common Ancestry and
Diversity: L8 pgs. 157-166; L9 pgs. 167-174; L10 pgs.
175-182
Science and Engineering Practices
Analyzing and Interpreting Data: L1 pgs. 79-88; L3
pgs. 103-114; L5 pgs. 123-134; L6 pgs. 135-146; L8 pgs.
157-166; L9 pgs. 167-174; L10 pgs. 175-182
Crosscutting Concepts
Scale, Proportion, and Quantity: L8 pgs. 157-166
3-LS4-3: Construct an argument with evidence
that in a particular habitat some organisms can
survive well, some survive less well, and some
cannot survive at all.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
LS4.C: Adaptation: L1 pgs. 79-88; L2 pgs. 89-102;
L3 pgs. 103-114; L5 pgs. 123-134; L6 pgs. 135-146; L7
pgs. 147-156
Science and Engineering Practices
Engaging in Argument From Evidence: L3 pgs.
103-114; L4 pgs. 115-122; L7 pgs. 147-156; L9 pgs.
167-174; L13 pgs. 203-210
Crosscutting Concepts
Cause and Effect: L1 pgs. 79-88; L4 ps. 115-122; L6
pgs. 135-146; L7 pgs. 147-156; L11 pgs. 183-190; L13
pgs. 203-210
Interdependence of Science, Engineering, and
Technology: L1 pgs. 79-88; L2 pgs. 89-102
Science Is a Human Endeavor: L2 pgs. 89-102; L5
pgs. 123-134; L7 pgs. 147-156; L13 pgs. 203-210
3-LS4-4: Make a claim about the merit of a
solution to a problem caused when the
environment changes and the types of plants and
animals that live there may change
Disciplinary Core Ideas
LS2.C: Ecosystem Dynamics, Functioning, and
Resilience: L11 pgs. 183-190; L12 pgs. 191-202; L13
pgs. 203-210
LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans: L11 pgs. 183-190;
L12 pgs. 191-102; L13 pgs. 203-210
Science and Engineering Practices
Engaging in Argument From Evidence: L3 pgs.
103-114; L4 pgs. 115-122; L7 pgs. 147-156; L9 pgs.
167-174; L13 pgs. 203-210
Crosscutting Concepts
Systems and System Models: L12 pgs. 191-202
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Additional Science and Engineering Practices Science and Engineering Practices
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communication
Information: L2 pgs. 89-102; L4 pgs. 115-122; L5
pgs. 123-134; L7 pgs. 147-156; L10 pgs. 175-182;
L13 pgs. 203-210
Developing and Using Models: L11 pgs. 183-
190; L12 pgs. 191-202
Using Mathematics and Computational
Thinking: L6 pgs. 135-146
Additional Crosscutting Concepts Crosscutting Concepts
Patterns: L5 pgs. 123-134; L6 pgs. 135-146; L8
pgs. 157-166; L9 pgs. 167-174; L10 pgs. 175-182
Stability and Change: L3 pgs. 103-114; L8 pgs.
157-166; L9 pgs. 167-174; L10 pgs. 175-182
Additional Connections to Nature of Science Science and Engineering Practices
Scientific Knowledge Is Based on Empirical
Evidence: L5 pgs. 123-134; L7 pgs. 147-156
Scientific Investigations Use a Variety of
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Performance Expectations Lessons
4-LS1-1: Construct an argument that plants and
animals have internal and external structures that
function to support survival, growth, behavior, and
reproduction.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
LS1.A: Structure and Function: L2 pgs. 91-100;
L3 pgs. 101-112; L9 pgs. 159-166
Science and Engineering Practices
Engaging in Argument from Evidence: L3 pgs.
101-112; L4 pgs. 113-122; L5 pgs. 123-130; L6 pgs.
131-138; L9 pgs. 159-166; L10 pgs. 167-176; L12
pgs. 191-202
Crosscutting Concepts
Systems and System Models: L1 pgs. 81-90; L4
pgs. 113-122; L7 pgs. 139-146; L8 pgs. 147-158; L9
pgs. 159-166; L11 pgs. 177-190
4-LS1-2: Use a model to describe that animals receive
different types of information through their senses,
process the information in their brain, and respond
to the information in different ways.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
LS1.D: Information Processing: L3 pgs. 101-
112; L4 pgs. 113-122; L5 pgs. 123-130; L6 pgs.
131-138; L7 pgs. 139-146; L8 pgs. 147-158; L9 pgs.
159-166; L10 pgs. 167-176
Science and Engineering Practices Developing and Using Models: L1 pgs. 81-90;
L4 pgs. 113-122; L5 pgs. 123-130; L11 pgs. 177-190
Crosscutting Concepts
Systems and System Models: L1 pgs. 81-90; L4
pgs. 113-122; L7 pgs. 139-146; L8 pgs. 147-158; L9
pgs. 159-166; L11 pgs. 177-190
4-PS4-2: Develop a model to describe that light
reflecting from objects and entering the eye allows
objects to be seen.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS4.B: Electromagnetic Radiation: L1 pgs. 81-
90; L2 pgs. 91-100
Science and Engineering Practices
Developing and Using Models: L1 pgs. 81-90;
L4 pgs. 112-122; L5 pgs. 123-130; L11 pgs. 177-190
Crosscutting Concepts
Cause and Effect: L6 pgs. 131-138; L8 pgs. 147-
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4-PS4-3: Generate and compare multiple solutions
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Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS4.C: Information Technologies and
Instrumentation: L11 pgs. 177-190; L12 pgs. 191-
202
ETS1.C: Optimizing the Design Solution: L11
pgs. 177-190
Science and Engineering Practices
Constructing Explanations and Designing
Solutions: L11 pgs. 177-190; L12 pgs. 191-202
Crosscutting Concepts
Patterns: L2 pgs. 91-100; L10 pgs. 167-176; L11
pgs. 177-190
Interdependence of Science, Engineering, and
Technology: L12 pgs. 191-202
3-5-ETS1-1: Define a simple design problem
reflecting a need or a want that includes specified
criteria for success and constraints on materials, time,
or cost.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting Engineering
Problems: L11 pgs. 177-190; L12 pgs. 191-202
Science and Engineering Practices Asking Questions and Defining Problems: L10
pgs. 167-176; L12 pgs. 191-202
Crosscutting Concepts
Influence of Science Engineering, and
Technology and Society and the Natural World:
L12 pgs. 191-202
Additional Science and Engineering Practices Science and Engineering Practices
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations: L1
pgs. 81-90; L4 pgs. 113-122; L8 pgs. 147-158
Analyzing and Interpreting Data: L2 pgs. 91-
100; L3 pgs. 101-112; L8 pgs. 147-158; L10 pgs.
167-176
Using Mathematics and Computational
Thinking: L11 pgs. 177-190; L12 pgs. 191-202
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating
Information: L2 pgs. 91-100; L3 pgs. 101-112; L7
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Performance Expectations Lessons
Additional Crosscutting Concepts Crosscutting Concepts Scale, Proportion, and Quantity: L12 pgs. 191-
202
Structure and Function: L2 pgs. 91-100; L3 pgs.
101-112; L4 pgs. 113-122; L5 pgs. 123-130
Additional Connections to Nature of Science Science and Engineering Practices
Scientific Investigations Use a Variety of
Methods: L4 pgs. 113-122
Scientific Knowledge Is Open to Revision in
Light of New Evidence: L10 pgs. 167-176
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Performance Expectations Lessons
4-ESS1-1: Identify evidence from patterns
in rock formations and fossils in rock layers
to support an explanation for changes in a
landscape over time.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ESS1.C: The History of Planet Earth: L4 pgs. 107-118;
L11 pgs. 185-194; L12 pgs. 195-202; L13 pgs. 203-214
Science and Engineering Practices
Constructing Explanations and Designing
Solutions: L7 pgs. 139-150; L8 pgs. 151-164; L9 pgs. 165-
172; L10 pgs. 173-184; L11 pgs. 185-194; L12 pgs. 195-202;
L13 pgs. 203-214
Crosscutting Concepts
Patterns: L1 pgs. 81-88; L2 pgs. 89-96; L4 pgs. 107-118;
L5 pgs. 119-128; L8 pgs. 151-164; L10 pgs. 173-184; L11
pgs. 185-194; L12 pgs. 195-202; L13 pgs. 203-214
Scientific Knowledge Assumes an Order and
Consistency in Natural Systems: L2 pgs. 89-96
4-ESS2-1: Make observations and/or
measurements to provide evidence of the
effects of weathering or the rate of erosion by
water, ice, wind, or vegetation.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ESS2.A: Earth Materials and Systems: L8 pgs. 151-164;
L9 pgs. 165-172; L10 pgs. 173-184; L12 pgs. 195-202; L13
pgs. 203-214
ESS2.E: Biogeology: L9 pgs. 165-172; L10 pgs. 173-184
Science and Engineering Practices
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations: L5 pgs.
119-128; L7 pgs. 139-150; L8 pgs. 151-164; L10 pgs. 173-
184
Crosscutting Concepts
Cause and Effect: L3 pgs. 97-106; L4 pgs. 107-118; L7
pgs. 139-150; L8 pgs. 151-164; L9 pgs. 165-172; L10 pgs.
173-184
4-ESS2-2: Analyze and interpret data from
maps to describe patterns of Earth’s features.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ESS2.B: Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale System
Interactions: L1 pgs. 81-88; L2 pgs. 89-96
Science and Engineering Practices
Analyzing and Interpreting Data: L2 pgs. 81-88; L4 pgs.
107-118; L5 pgs. 119-128; L8 pgs. 151-164; L10 pgs. 173-
184
Crosscutting Concepts
Patterns: L1 pgs. 81-88; L2 pgs. 89-96; L4 pgs. 107-118;
L5 pgs. 119-128; L8 pgs. 151-164; L10 pgs. 173-184; L11
pgs. 185-194; L12 pgs. 195-202; L13 pgs. 203-214
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Performance Expectations Lessons
4-ESS3-2: Generate and compare
multiple solutions to reduce the impacts
of natural Earth processes on humans.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ESS3.B: Natural Hazards: L3 pgs. 97-106; L4 pgs. 107-118;
L5 pgs. 119-128; L6 pgs. 129-128; L8 pgs. 151-164
ETS1.B: Designing Solutions to Engineering Problems: L7
pgs. 139-150
Science and Engineering Practices
Constructing Explanations and Designing
Solutions: L7 pgs. 139-150; L8 pgs. 151-164; L9 pgs. 165-172;
L10 pgs. 173-184; L11 pgs. 185-194; L12 pgs. 195-202; L13 pgs.
203-214
Crosscutting Concepts
Cause and Effect: L3 pgs. 97-106; L4 pgs. 107-118; L7 pgs.
139-150; L8 pgs. 151-164; L9 pgs. 165-172; L10 pgs. 173-184
Influence of Engineering, Technology, and Science on
Society and the Natural World: L6 pgs. 129-138; L7 pgs. 139-
150
4-PS4-1: Develop a model of waves to
describe patterns in terms of amplitude
and wavelength and that waves can
cause objects to move.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS4.A Wave Properties: L4 pgs. 107-118
Science and Engineering Practices
Developing and Using Models: L1 pgs. 81-88; L2 pgs. 89-96;
L4 pgs. 107-118; L5 pgs. 119-128; L7 pgs. 39-150; L8 pgs. 151-
164; L10 pgs. 173-184; L11 pgs. 185-194; L13 pgs. 203-214
Scientific Knowledge Is Based on Empirical
Evidence: L2 pgs. 89-96; L4 pgs. 107-118
Crosscutting Concepts
Patterns: L1 pgs. 81-88; L2 pgs. 89-96; L4 pgs. 107-118; L5
pgs. 119-128; L8 pgs. 151-164; L10 pgs. 173-184; L11 pgs. 185-
194; L12 pgs. 195-202; L13 pgs. 203-214
3-5-ETS1-1: Define a simple design
problem reflecting a need or a want that
includes specified criteria for success
and constraints on materials, time, or
cost.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting Engineering
Problems: L6 pgs. 129-138; L7 pgs. 139-150
Science and Engineering Practices
Asking Questions and Defining Problems: L6 pgs. 129-138;
L7 pgs. 139-150; L8 pgs. 151-164; L10 pgs. 173-184
Crosscutting Concepts
Influence of Engineering, Technology, and Science on
Society and the Natural World: L6 pgs. 129-138; L7 pgs. 139-
150
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Performance Expectations Lessons
Additional Disciplinary Core Ideas Disciplinary Core Ideas
ETS1.C: Optimizing the Design Solution: L7 pgs. 139-
150
Additional Science and Engineering
Practices
Science and Engineering Practices
Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking: L5
pgs. 119-128; L8 pgs. 151-164
Engaging in Argument from Evidence: L3 pgs. 97-106;
L5 pgs. 119-128; L12 pgs. 195-202
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating
Information: L2 pgs. 89-96; L3 pgs. 97-106; L4 pgs. 107-
118; L6 pgs. 129-138; L7 pgs. 139-150; L9 pgs. 165-172;
L10 pgs. 173-184; L11 pgs. 185-194
Additional Crosscutting Concepts Crosscutting Concepts
Scale, Proportion, and Quantity: L4 pgs. 107-118
Structure and Function: L6 pgs. 129-138; L7 pgs. 139-
150; L9 pgs. 165-172
Stability and Change: L1 pgs. 81-88; L8 pgs. 151-164;
L12 pgs. 195-202; L13 pgs. 203-214
Additional Connections to Nature of
Science
Science and Engineering Practices
Scientific Investigations Use a Variety of Methods: L4
pgs. 107-118; L11 pgs. 185-194
Crosscutting Concepts
Science Is a Human Endeavor: L2 pgs. 89-96
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Performance Expectations Lessons
4-PS3-1: Use evidence to construct an explanation
relating the speed of an object to the energy of that
object.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS3.A: Definitions of Energy: L5 pgs. 119-133,
L6 pgs. 135-146, L7 pgs. 147-155
Science and Engineering Practices
Constructing Explanations and Designing
Solutions: L3 pgs. 95-104; L5 pgs. 119-134; L6 pgs.
135-146; L7 pgs. 147-156; L9 pgs. 169-176; L11 pgs.
177-186; L12 pgs. 193-202; L13 pgs. 203-212L5 pgs.
121-132
Crosscutting Concepts
Energy and Matter: L1 pgs. 77-84; L2 pgs. 85-94;
L3 pgs. 95-104; L4 pgs. 105-118; L5 pgs. 119-134;
L6 pgs. 135-146; L8 pgs. 157-168; L9 169-176; L10
pgs. 177-186; L11 pgs. 187-192; L12 pgs. 193-202;
L13 pgs. 203-212
4-PS3-2: Make observations to provide evidence
that energy can be transferred from place to place by
sound, light, heat, and electric currents.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS3.A: Definitions of Energy: L3 pgs. 95-104;
L4 pgs. 105-118; L8 pgs. 157-168; L10 pgs. 177-186
PS3.B: Conservation of Energy and Energy
Transfer: L1 pgs. 77-84; L2 pgs. 85-94; L3 pgs.
95-104; L8 pgs. 157-168; L9 pgs. 169-176; L10 pgs.
177-186
Science and Engineering Practices
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations: L1
pgs. 77-84; L2 pgs. 85-94; L4 pgs. 105-118; L5 pgs.
119-134; L6 pgs. 135-146; L8 pgs. 157-168; L10 pgs.
177-186; L13 pgs. 203-212
Crosscutting Concepts
Energy and Matter: L1 pgs. 77-83; L2 pgs. 85-94;
L3 pgs. 95-104; L4 pgs. 105-118; L5 pgs. 119-134;
L6 pgs. 135-146; L8 pgs. 157-168; L9 pgs. 169-176;
L10 pgs. 177-186; L11 pgs. 187-192; L12 pgs. 193-
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Performance Expectations Lessons
4-PS3-3: Ask questions and predict
outcomes about the changes in energy that
occur when objects collide.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS3.A: Definitions of Energy: L4 pgs. 105-118; L8 pgs.
157-168; L10 pgs. 177-186
PS3.B: Conservation of Energy and Energy
Transfer: L4 pgs. 105-118; L8 pgs. 157-168; L10 pgs. 177-
186; L12 pgs. 193-202; L13 pgs. 203-212
PS3.C: Relationship Between Energy and Forces: L4
pgs. 105-118; L6 pgs. 135-146
Science and Engineering Practices
Asking Questions and Defining Problems: L4 pgs. 105-
118; L10 pgs. 177-186; L11 pgs. 187-192
Crosscutting Concepts
Energy and Matter: L1 pgs. 77-84; L2 pgs. 85-94; L3 pgs.
95-104; L4 pgs. 05-118; L5 pgs. 119-134; L6 pgs. 35-146; L8
pgs. 157-168; L9 pgs. 169-176; L10 pgs. 177-186; L11 pgs.
187-192; L12 pgs. 193-202, L13 pgs. 203-212
4-LS1-1: Construct an argument that plants
and animals have internal and
external structures that function to support
survival, growth, behavior, and
reproduction.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
LS1.D: Structure and Function: L7 pgs. 147-156; L11
pgs. 187-192
Science and Engineering Practices
Engaging in Argument From Evidence: L3 pgs. 95-104;
L13 pgs. 203-212
Crosscutting Concepts
Systems and System Models: L2 pgs. 85-94; L3 pgs. 95-
104; L7 pgs. 147-156; L11 pgs. 187-192
3-5-ETS1-1: Define a simple design
problem reflecting a need or a want that
includes specified criteria for success and
constraints on materials, time, or cost.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting Engineering
Problems: L12 pgs. 193-202; L13 pgs. 203-212
Science and Engineering Practices
Asking Questions and Defining Problems: L4 pgs. 105-
118; L10 pgs. 177-186; L11 pgs. 187-192
Crosscutting Concepts
Influence of Engineering, Technology, and Science on
Society and the Natural World: L9 pgs. 169-176
Additional Disciplinary Core Ideas
(not summatively assessed)
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions: L11 pgs. 187-
192; L12 pgs. 193-202; L13 pgs. 203-212
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Performance Expectations Lessons
Additional Science and Engineering Practices Science and Engineering Practices
Developing and Using Models: L3 pgs. 95-104;
L4 pgs. 105-118; L12 pgs.1 93-202; L13 pgs. 203-
212
Analyzing and Interpreting Data: L5 pgs.
119-134; L6 pgs. 135-146; L8 pgs. 15-168; L10 pgs.
177-186
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating
Information: L7 pgs. 147-156; L9 pgs. 169-176; L11
pgs. 187-192
Additional Crosscutting Concepts Crosscutting Concepts
Patterns: L1 pgs. 77-84
Cause and Effect: L4 pgs. 105-118; L5 pgs.119-
134; L6 pgs.135-146; L8 pgs. 157-168; L9 pgs. 169-
176; L10 pgs. 177-186; L11 pgs. 187-186; L12 pgs.
193-202
Scale, Proportion, and Quantity: L5 pgs. 119-
134; L6 pgs. 135-146; L8 pgs. 157-168; L9 pgs. 169-
176; L10 pgs. 177-186
Structure and Function: L7 pgs. 147-156
Additional Connections to Nature of Science Science and Engineering Practices
Scientific Investigations Use a Variety of
Methods: L3 pgs. 95-104; L4 pgs. 105-118
Scientific Knowledge Is Based on Empirical
Evidence: L5 pgs. 119-134
Crosscutting Concepts
Science Addresses Questions About the
Natural and Material World: L3 pgs. 95-104
Science Is a Human Endeavor: L4 pgs. 105-118;
L7 pgs. 147-156
Additional Connections to Engineering,
Technology, and the Applications of Science
Crosscutting Concepts
Interdependence of Science, Engineering, and
Technology: L7 pgs. 147-156; L8 pgs. 157-168; L9
pgs. 169-176
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Performance Expectations Lessons
3-5-ETS1-1: Define a simple design problem
reflecting a need or a want that includes specified
criteria for success and constraints on materials, time,
or cost.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting
Engineering Problems: L1 pgs. 77-86; L4 pgs.
113-128; L5 pgs. 129-138; L7 pgs. 147-156; L9
pgs. 165-172; L10 pgs. 173-182
Science and Engineering Practices
Asking Questions and Defining Problems: L1
pgs. 77-86; L4 pgs. 113-128; L9 pgs. 165-172
Crosscutting Concepts
Influence of Engineering, Technology, and
Science on Society and the Natural World: L9
pgs. 165-172; L10 pgs. 173-182; L12 pgs. 195-206
3-5-ETS1-2: Generate and compare multiple
possible solutions to a problem based on how well
each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the
problem.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions: L1
pgs. 77-86; L4 pgs. 113-128; L9 pgs. 165-172; L12
pgs. 195-206
Science and Engineering Practices
Constructing Explanations and Designing
Solutions: L2 pgs. 87-98; L4 pgs. 113-128; L9
pgs. 165-172; L10 pgs. 173-182; L11 pgs. 183-
194; L12 pgs. 195-206
Crosscutting Concepts
Influence of Engineering, Technology, and
Science on Society and the Natural World: L9
pgs. 165-122; L10 pgs. 173-182; L12 pgs. 195-206
3-5-ETS1-3: Plan and carry out fair tests in which
variables are controlled and failure points are
considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype
that can be improved.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions: L1
pgs. 77-86; L4 pgs. 113-128; L12 pgs. 195-206
ETS1.C: Optimizing the Design Solution: L4
pgs. 113-128; L7 pgs. 147-156; L8 pgs. 157-164;
L12 pgs. 195-206
Science and Engineering Practices
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations:
L2 pgs. 87-98; L4 pgs. 113-128; L11 pgs. 183-194
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Performance Expectations Lessons
4-PS3-2: Make observations to provide evidence
that energy can be transferred from place to place
by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS3.A: Definitions of Energy: L1 pgs. 77-86; L3
pgs. 99-112; L4 pgs. 113-128; L6 pgs. 139-146; L11
pgs. 183-194
PS3.B: Conservation of Energy and Energy
Transfer: L1 pgs. 77-86; L2 pgs. 87-98; L3 pgs.
99-112; L4 pgs. 113-128; L5 pgs. 129-138; L6 pgs.
139-146; L8 pgs. 157-164; L11 pgs. 183-194
Science and Engineering Practices
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations: L2
pgs. 87-98; L4 pgs. 113-128; L11 pgs. 183-194
Crosscutting Concepts
Energy and Matter: L2 pgs. 87-98; L5 pgs. 129-
138; L12 pgs. 195-206
4-PS3-4: Apply scientific ideas to design, test, and
refine a device that converts energy from one form
to another.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS3.B: Conservation of Energy and Energy
Transfer: L3 pgs. 99-112; L4 pgs. 113-128; L5 pgs.
129-138; L6 pgs. 139-146; L8 pgs. 157-164; L11 pgs.
183-194
PS3.D: Energy in Chemical Processes and
Everyday Life: L4 pgs. 113-128; L5 pgs. 129-138; L6
pgs. 139-146; L8 pgs. 157-164; L11 pgs. 183-194
ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting Engineering
Problems: L1 pgs. 77-86; L4 pgs. 113-128; L5 pgs.
129-138; L7 pgs. 147-156; L10 pgs. 173-182
Science and Engineering Practices
Constructing Explanations and Designing
Solutions: L2 pgs. 87-98; L4 pgs. 113-128; L9 pgs.
165-172; L10 pgs. 173-182; L11 pgs. 183-194; L12
pgs. 195-206
Crosscutting Concepts
Energy and Matter: L2 pgs. 87-98; L5 pgs. 129-
138; L12 pgs. 195-206
Influence of Engineering, Technology, and
Science on Society and the Natural World: L9 pgs.
165-172; L10 pgs. 173-182; L12 pgs. 195-206
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Performance Expectations Lessons
4-ESS3-1: Obtain and combine information to
describe that energy and fuels are derived from
natural resources and their uses affect the
environment.
Disciplinary Core Ideas ESS3.A: Natural Resources: L6 pgs. 139-146;
L7 pgs. 147-156; L8 pgs. 157-164; L9 pgs. 165-
172
Science and Engineering Practices
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating
Information: L1 pgs. 77-86; L5 pgs. 129-138; L6
pgs. 139-146, L7 pgs. 147-156; L9 pgs. 165-172;
L10 pgs. 173-182; L12 pgs. 195-206
Crosscutting Concepts
Cause and Effect: L4 pgs. 113-128; L5 pgs.
129-138; L6 pgs. 139-146; L7 pgs. 147-156; L9
pgs. 165-172; L10 pgs. 173-182
Influence of Engineering, Technology, and
Science on Society and the Natural World: L9
pgs. 165-172; L10 pgs. 173-183; L12 pgs. 195-206
Additional Science and Engineering Practices Science and Engineering Practices
Developing and Using Models: L2 pgs. 87-98;
L3 pgs. 99-112; L5 pgs. 129-138; L10 pgs. 173-
182; L12 pgs. 195-206
Analyzing and Interpreting Data: L3 pgs. 99-
112; L8 pgs. 157-164
Using Mathematics and Computational
Thinking: L8 pgs. 157-164
Engaging in Argument from Evidence: L3
pgs. 99-112; L8 pgs. 157-164; L9 pgs. 165-172
Additional Crosscutting Concepts Crosscutting Concepts
Patterns: L3 pgs. 99-112; L7 pgs. 147-156; L8
pgs. 157-164; L11 pgs. 183-194
Systems and System Models: L2 pgs. 87-98; L3
pgs. 99-112; L4 pgs. 113-128; L11 pgs. 183-194;
L12 pgs. 195-206
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Performance Expectations Lessons
5-LS1-1: Support an argument that plants get the
materials they need for growth chiefly from air and
water.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
LS1.C: Organization for Matter and Energy
Flow in Organisms: L1 pgs. 85-96; L2 pgs. 97-112;
L3 pgs. 113-124; L4 pgs. 125-134
Science and Engineering Practices
Engaging in Argument from Evidence: L2 pgs.
97-112; L4 pgs. 125-134; L6 pgs. 153-164; L7 pgs.
165-174; L9 pgs. 185-196; L11 pgs. 205-214; L13
pgs. 223-232
Crosscutting Concepts
Energy and Matter: L1 pgs. 85-96; L2 pgs.
97-112; L3 pgs. 113-124; L4 pgs. 125-134; L5 pgs.
135-152; L6 pgs. 153-164; L7 pgs. 165-174; L8 pgs.
175-184; L9 pgs. 185-196; L10 pgs. 197-204; L11
pgs. 205-214
5-LS2-1: Develop a model to describe the
movement of matter among plants, animals,
decomposers, and the environment.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
LS2.A: Interdependent Relationships in
Ecosystems: L8 pgs. 175-184; L9 pgs. 185-196; L11
pgs. 197-204; L12 pgs. 215-222; L13 pgs. 223-232
LS2.B: Cycles of Matter and Energy Transfer in
Ecosystems: L2 pgs. 97-112; L10 pgs. 197-204
Science and Engineering Practices
Developing and Using Models: L2 pgs. 97-112;
L3 pgs. 113-124; L6 pgs. 153-164; L7 pgs. 165-174;
L8 pgs. 175-184; L10 pgs. 197-204; L11 pgs. 205-
214; L13 pgs. 223-232
Science Models, Laws, Mechanisms, and
Theories Explain Natural Phenomena: L3 pgs.
113-124; L11 pgs. 205-214
Crosscutting Concepts
Systems and System Models: L10 pgs. 197-204;
L13 pgs. 223-232
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Performance Expectations Lessons
5-PS3-1: Use models to describe that that energy in
animals’ food (used for body repair, growth, motion,
and to maintain body warmth) was once energy
from the sun.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS3.D: Energy in Chemical Processes and
Everyday Life: L8 pgs. 175-184; L10 pgs. 197-204
LS1.C: Organization for Matter and Energy
Flow in Organisms: L5 pgs. 135-152; L6 pgs. 153-
164; L7 pgs. 165-174
Science and Engineering Practices
Developing and Using Models: L2 pgs. 97-112;
L3 pgs. 113-124; L6 pgs. 153-164; L7 pgs. 165-174;
L8 pgs. 175-184; L10 pgs. 197-204; L11 pgs. 205-
214; L13 pgs. 223-232
Crosscutting Concepts
Energy and Matter: L1 pgs. 85-96; L2 pgs.
97-112; L3 pgs. 113-124; L4 pgs. 125-134; L5 pgs.
135-152; L6 pgs. 153-164; L7 pgs. 165-174; L8 pgs.
175-184; L9 pgs. 185-196; L10 pgs. 197-204; L11
pgs. 205-214
5-PS1-1: Develop a model to describe that matter is
made of particles too small to be seen.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter: L2
pgs. 97-112; L3 pgs. 113-124; L7 pgs. 165-174; L8
pgs. 175-184
Science and Engineering Practices
Developing and Using Models: L2 pgs. 97-112;
L3 pgs. 113-124; L6 pgs. 153-164; L7 pgs. 165-174;
L8 pgs. 175-184; L10 pgs. 197-204; L11 pgs. 205-
214; L13 pgs. 223-232
Crosscutting Concepts
Scale, Proportion, and Quantity: L2 pgs. 97-112
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Performance Expectations Lessons
Additional Science and Engineering Practices Science and Engineering Practices
Asking Questions and Defining Problems: L1
pgs. 85-96
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations: L2
pgs. 97-112; L5 pgs. 135-152; L6 pgs. 153-164; L7
pgs. 165-174; L10 pgs. 197-204
Analyzing and Interpreting Data: L4 pgs. 125-
134; L7 pgs. 165-174; L9 pgs. 185-196; L11 pgs.
205-214
Using Mathematics and Computational
Thinking: L4 pgs. 125-134; L5 pgs. 135-152
Constructing Explanations and Designing
Solutions: L2 pgs. 97-112; L3 pgs. 113-124; L4 pgs.
125-134; L6 pgs. 153-164
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating
Information: L4 pgs. 125-134; L9 pgs. 185-196; L12
pgs. 215-222
Additional Crosscutting Concepts Crosscutting Concepts
Patterns: L5 pgs. 135-152; L6 pgs. 153-164; L8
pgs. 175-184; L9 pgs. 185-196; L10 pgs. 197-204;
L13 pgs. 223-232
Cause and Effect: L9 pgs. 185-196; L10 pgs. 197-
204; L11 pgs. 205-214; L12 pgs. 215-222; L13 pgs.
223-232
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Performance Expectations Lessons
5-ESS1-1: Support an argument that differences in the
apparent brightness of the sun compared to other stars
is due to their relative distances from the Earth.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ESS1.A: The Universe and Its Stars: L4 pgs.
113-124; L6 pgs. 139-150; L7 pgs. 151-166
Science and Engineering Practices
Engaging in Argument from Evidence: L1
pgs. 77-90; L2 pgs. 91-102; L3 pgs. 103- 112; L4
pgs. 113-124; L6 pgs. 139-150; L7 pgs. 151-166;
L9 pgs. 183-192
Crosscutting Concepts
Scale, Proportion, and Quantity: L2 pgs. 91-
102; L4 pgs. 113-124; L8 pgs. 167-182; L10 pgs.
193-206; L11 pgs. 207-220
5-ESS1-2: Represent data in graphical displays to
reveal patterns of daily changes in length and
direction of shadows, day and night, and the seasonal
appearance of some stars in the night sky.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ESS1.B: Earth and the Solar System: L5 pgs.
125-138; L6 pgs. 139-150; L7 pgs. 151-166; L8
pgs. 167-182; L9 pgs. 183-192; L10 pgs. 193-106;
L12 pgs. 221-232
Science and Engineering Practices
Analyzing and Interpreting Data: L5 pgs.
125-138; L6 pgs. 139-150; L7 pgs. 151-166; L9
pgs. 183-192; L10 pgs. 193-206; L11 pgs. 207-220
Crosscutting Concepts
Patterns: L3 pgs. 103-112; L6 pgs. 139-150; L7
pgs. 151-166; L9 pgs. 183-192; L10 pgs. 193-206;
L12 pgs. 221-232
5-PS2-1: Support an argument that the gravitational
force exerted by Earth on objects is directed down.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS2.B: Types of Interactions: L1 pgs. 77-90;
L2 pgs. 91-102; L3 pgs. 103-112
Science and Engineering Practices
Engaging in Argument from Evidence: L1
pgs. 77-90; L2 pgs. 91-102; L3 pgs. 103-112; L4
pgs. 113-124; L6 pgs. 139-150; L7 pgs. 151-166;
L9 pgs. 183-192
Crosscutting Concepts
Cause and Effect: L1 pgs. 77-90; L2 pgs. 91-
102; L3 pgs. 103-112; L7 pgs. 151-166; L9 pgs.
183-192
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Performance Expectations Lessons
3-5-ETS1-1: Define a simple design problem
reflecting a need or a want that includes specified
criteria for success and constraints on materials, time,
or cost.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting
Engineering Problems: L11 pgs. 207-220; L12
pgs. 221-232
Science and Engineering Practices
Asking Questions and Defining Problems:
L10 pgs. 193-206; L11 pgs. 207-220; L12 pgs.
221-232
Crosscutting Concepts
Influence of Engineering, Technology, and
Science on Society and the Natural World: L10
pgs. 193-206; L12 pgs. 221-232
Additional Disciplinary Core Ideas Disciplinary Core Ideas
ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions: L11
pgs. 207-220
Additional Science and Engineering Practices Science and Engineering Practices
Developing and Using Models: L1 pgs. 77-90;
L2 pgs. 91-102; L3 pgs. 103-112; L4 pgs. 113-124;
L5 pgs. 125-138; L7 pgs. 151-166; L8 pgs. 167-
182; L10 pgs. 193-206
Constructing Explanations and Designing
Solutions: L4 pgs. 113-124; L5 pgs. 125-138; L7
pgs. 151-166; L9 pgs. 183-192; L10 pgs. 193-206;
L11 pgs. 207-220; L12 pgs. 221-232
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating
Information: L3 pgs. 103-112; L12 pgs. 221-232
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations:
L7 pgs. 151-166; L11 pgs. 207-220
Using Mathematics and Computational
Thinking: L8 pgs. 167-182; L9 pgs. 183-192; L10
pgs. 193-206; L11 pgs. 207-220
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Performance Expectations Lessons
Additional Crosscutting Concepts Crosscutting Concepts
Systems and System Models: L12 pgs. 221-232
Additional Connections to Nature of Science Science and Engineering Practices
Scientific Investigations Use a Variety of
Methods: L1 pgs. 77-90; L8 pgs. 167-182; L9 pgs.
183-192; L11 pgs. 207-220
Scientific Knowledge Is Based on Empirical
Evidence: L2 pgs. 91-102; L3 pgs. 103-112
Science Models, Laws, Mechanisms, and
Theories Explain Natural Phenomenon: L5 pgs.
125-138; L7 pgs. 151-166
Crosscutting Concepts
Science Is a Human Endeavor: L1 pgs. 77-90
Additional Connections to Engineering,
Technology, and the Applications of Science
Crosscutting Concepts
Interdependence of Science, Engineering,
and Technology: L6 pgs. 139-150; L7 pgs. 151-
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Performance Expectations Lessons
5-PS1-1: Develop a model to describe that matter is
made of particles too small to be seen.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter:
L5 pgs. 127-138; L6 pgs. 139-150
Science and Engineering Practices
Developing and Using Models: L5 pgs. 127-
138
Crosscutting Concepts
Scale, Proportion, and Quantity: L4 pgs. 115-
126; L5 pgs. 127-138; L6 pgs. 139-150; L7 pgs.
151-164; L8 pgs. 165-172; L12 pgs. 203-212
5-PS1-2: Measure and graph quantities to provide
evidence that regardless of the type of change that
occurs when heating, cooling, or mixing substances,
the total weight of matter is conserved.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter:
L4 pgs. 115-126
PS1.B: Chemical Reactions: L12 pgs. 203-212
Science and Engineering Practices
Using Mathematics and Computational
Thinking: L4 pgs. 115-126; L12 pgs. 203-212
Crosscutting Concepts
Scale, Proportion, and Quantity: L4 pgs.
115-126; L5 pgs. 127-138; L6 pgs. 139-150; L7
pgs. 151-164; L8 pgs. 165-172; L12 pgs. 203-212
Scientific Knowledge Assumes and Order
and Consistency in Natural Systems: L12 pgs.
203-212
5-PS1-3: Make observations and measurements to
identify materials based on their properties.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter:
L1 pgs. 83-96; L2 pgs. 97-106; L3 pgs. 107-114;
L6 pgs. 139-150; L7 pgs. 151-164; L8 pgs. 165-
172; L9 pgs. 173-182; L10 pgs. 183-194
Science and Engineering Practices
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations:
L1 pgs. 83-96; L4 pgs. 115-126; L6 pgs. 139-150;
L7 pgs. 151-164; L9 pgs. 173-182; L10 pgs. 183-
194; L12 pgs. 203-212
Crosscutting Concepts
Scale, Proportion, and Quantity: L4 pgs. 115-
126; L5 pgs. 127-138; L6 pgs. 139-150; L7 pgs.
151-164; L8 pgs. 165-172; L12 pgs. 173-182
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Performance Expectations Lessons
5-PS1-4: Conduct an investigation to determine
whether the mixing of two or more substances results
in new substances.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
PS1.B: Chemical Reactions: L10 pgs. 183-194;
L11 pgs. 195-202; L12 pgs. 203-212
Science and Engineering Practices
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations:
L1 pgs. 83-96; L4 pgs. 115-126; L6 pgs. 139-150;
L7 pgs. 151-164; L9 pgs. 173-182; L10 pgs. 183-
194; L12 pgs. 203-212
Crosscutting Concepts
Cause and Effect: L6 pgs. 139-150; L7 pgs.
151-164; L8 pgs. 165-172; L10 pgs. 183-194; L11
pgs. 195-202
5-LS1-1: Support an argument that plants get the
materials they need for growth chiefly from air and
water.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
LS1.C: Organization for Matter and Energy
Flow in Organisms: L3 pgs. 107-114; L11 pgs.
195-202
Science and Engineering Practices
Engaging in Argument From Evidence: L3
pgs. 107-114; L6 pgs. 139-150; L9 pgs. 173-182;
L10 pgs. 183-194
Crosscutting Concepts
Energy and Matter: L3 pgs. 107-114; L4 pgs.
115-126; L5 pgs. 127-138; L11 pgs. 195-202; L12
pgs. 203-212
Additional Science and Engineering Practices Science and Engineering Practices
Analyzing and Interpreting Data: L1 pgs.
83-96; L4 pgs. 115-126; L6 pgs. 139-150; L7 pgs.
151-164; L8 pgs. 165-172; L9 pgs. 173-182; L10
pgs. 183-194; L12 pgs. 203-212
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating
Information: L3 pgs. 107-114; L8 pgs. 165-172;
L11 pgs. 195-202
Designing Solutions and Constructing
Explanations: L5 pgs. 127-138; L7 pgs. 151-164;
L8 pgs. 165-172; L11 pgs. 195-202
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Additional Crosscutting Concepts Crosscutting Concepts
Patterns: L1 pgs. 83-96; L6 pgs. 139-150; L9
pgs. 173-182; L10 pgs. 183-194
Structure and Function: L1 pgs. 83-96
Systems and System Models: L3 pgs. pgs. 107-
114
Additional Connections to Nature of Science Science and Engineering Practices
Scientific Investigations Use a Variety of
Methods: L1 pgs. 83-96; L5 pgs. 127-138
Scientific Knowledge Is Based on Empirical
Evidence: L1 pgs. 83-96; L4 pgs. 115-126; L7 pgs.
151-164; L8 pgs. 165-172; L12 pgs. 203-212
Scientific Knowledge Is Open to Revision in
Light of New Evidence: L11 pgs. 195-202
Science Models, Laws, Mechanisms, and
Theories: L12 pgs. 203-212
Crosscutting Concepts
Science Is a Human Endeavor: L3 pgs. 107-
114; L8 pgs. 165-172
Additional Connections to Engineering,
Technology, and the Applications of Science
Crosscutting Concepts
Influence of Engineering, Technology, and
Science on Society and the Natural World: L2
pgs. 97-106; L3 pgs. 107-114; L8 pgs. 165-172
Interdependence of Science, Engineering,
and Technology: L5 pgs. 127-138
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Performance Expectations Lessons
3-5-ETS1-1: Define a simple design problem
reflecting a need or a want that includes specified
criteria for success and constraints on materials, time,
or cost.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting
Engineering Problems: L1 pgs. 77-88; L5 pgs.
121-134; L8 pgs. 153-164; L9 pgs. 165-174; L10
pgs. 175-182
Science and Engineering Practices
Asking Questions and Defining Problems: L1
pgs. 77-88; L2 pgs. 89-98; L3 pgs. 99-110; L4 pgs.
111-120; L10 pgs. 175-182; L12 pgs. 193-200; L13
pgs. 201-208
Crosscutting Concepts
Influence of Engineering, Technology, and
Science on Society and the Natural World: L5
pgs. 121-134; L10 pgs. 175-182; L11 pgs. 183-
192; L14 pgs. 209-224
3-5-ETS1-2: Generate and compare multiple
possible solutions to a problem based on how well
each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the
problem.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions: L1
pgs. 77-88, L5 pgs. 121-134, L8 pgs. 153-164, L9
pgs. 165-174, L10 pgs. 175-182
Science and Engineering Practices
Constructing Explanations and Designing
Solutions: L1 pgs. 77-88; L2 pgs. 89-98; L5 pgs.
121-134; L6 pgs. 135-142; L8 pgs. 153-164; L9
pgs. 165-174; L10 pgs. 175-182; L11 pgs. 183-
192; L12 pgs. 193-200
Crosscutting Concepts
Influence of Engineering, Technology, and
Science on Society and the Natural World: L5
pgs. 121-134; L10 pgs. 175-182; L11 pgs. 183-
192; L14 pgs. 209-224
3-5-ETS1-3: Plan and carry out fair tests in which
variables are controlled and failure points are
considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype
that can be improved.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions: L5
pgs. 121-134
ETS1.C: Optimizing the Design Solution: L1
pgs. 77-88; L5 pgs. 121-134; L9 pgs. 165-174
Science and Engineering Practices
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations:
L2 pgs. 89-98
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5-ESS2-1: Develop a model using an
example to describe ways the
geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere,
and/or atmosphere interact.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ESS2.A: Earth Materials and Systems: L6 pgs. 135-142; L7
pgs. 143-152; L8 pgs. 153-164; L9 pgs. 165-174
Science and Engineering Practices
Developing and Using Models: L7 pgs. 143-152; L8 pgs.
153-164; L9 pgs. 165-174; L10 pgs. 175-182
Crosscutting Concepts
Systems and System Models: L1 pgs. 77-88; L5 pgs. 121-
134; L6 pgs. 135-142; L7 pgs. 143-152; L8 pgs. 153-164; L9
pgs. 165-174; L10 pgs. 175-182; L11 pgs. 183-192
5-ESS2-2: Describe and graph the
amounts and percentages of water and
fresh water in various reservoirs to
provide evidence about the
distribution of water on Earth.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ESS2.C: The Roles of Water in Earth’s Surface
Processes: L3 pgs. 99-110; L4 pgs. 111-120
Science and Engineering Practices
Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking: L2 pgs.
89-98; L3 pgs. 99-110
Crosscutting Concepts
Scale, Proportion, and Quantity: L1 pgs. 77-88; L3 pgs.
99-110; L4 pgs. 111-120; L9 pgs. 165-174
5-ESS1-1: Obtain and combine
information about ways individual
communities use science ideas to
protect the Earth’s resources and
environment.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ESS3.C: Human Impacts on Earth Systems: L2 pgs. 89-
98; L4 pgs. 111-120; L7 pgs. 143-152; L8 pgs. 153-164; L9 pgs.
165-174; L10 pgs. 175-182; L11 pgs. 183-192; L13 pgs. 201-208
Science and Engineering Practices
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating
Information: L1 pgs. 77-88; L4 pgs. 111-120; L5 pgs. 121-134;
L6 pgs. 135-142; L7 pgs. 143-152; L11 pgs. 183-192; L12 pgs.
193-200
Crosscutting Concepts
Systems and System Models: L1 pgs. 77-88; L5 pgs. 121-
134; L6 pgs. 135-142; L7 pgs. 143-152; L8 pgs. 153-164; L9
pgs. 165-174; L10 pgs. 175-182; L11 pgs. 183-192; L12 pgs.
193-200
Science Addresses Questions About the Natural World:
L1 pgs. 77-78
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3-ESS2-3: Plan and conduct an investigation to
determine the connections between weather
and water processes in Earth systems. (Standard
found in Grade 3)
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ESS2.D: Weather and Climate: L7 pgs. 143-150
Science and Engineering Practices
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations: L2
pgs. 89-98; L5 pgs. 121-131; L14 pgs. 209-220; L15
pgs. 225-2310
Crosscutting Concepts
Cause and Effect: L1 pgs. 81-82; L2 pgs. 92-96; L4
pgs. 114-117; L5 pgs. 124-131; L6 pgs. 138-140; L7
pgs. 144-149; L8 pgs. 153-164; L9 pgs. 165-174; L10
pgs. 175-182; L11 pgs. 183-192; L12 pgs. 193-200
Additional Science and Engineering
Practice
Science and Engineering Practices
Analyzing and Interpreting Data: L2 pgs. 89-98;
L3 pgs. 99-110; L4 pgs. 111-120
Additional Crosscutting Concepts Crosscutting Concepts
Cause and Effect: L2 pgs. 89-98, L4 pgs. 111-120;
L5 pgs. 121-134; L6 pgs. 135-142; L7 pgs. 143-152; L8
pgs. 153-164; L9 pgs. 165-174; L10 pgs. 175-182; L11
pgs. 183-192; L12 pgs. 193-200
Structure and Function: L5 pgs. 121-134
Stability and Change: L4 pgs. 111-120; L12 pgs.
193-200
Additional Connections to Nature of
Science
Science and Engineering Practices
Scientific Knowledge Is Based on
Empirical Evidence: L1 pgs. 77-88; L9 pgs. 165-174
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How Can We Predict When the Sky Will Be Dark?
1-ESS1-1 • 1-ESS1-2 • 1-PS4-2
Exploring My Weather
K-PS1-1 • K-ESS2-1 • K-ESS3-2 • K-PS3-1 • K-PS3- 2
How Can We Light Our Way in the Dark?
1-PS4-2 • 1-PS4-3 • 1-LS1-1 • K-2-ETS1-1
Exploring Forces and Motion
K-PS2-1 • K-PS2-2
What Can Maps Tell Us About Land and Water on Earth?
2-ESS2-2 • 2-ESS2-3 • 2-PS1-1
How Can We Change Solids and Liquids?
2-PS1-1 • 2-PS1-2 • 2-PS1-3 • 2-PS1-4 • K-2-ETS1-1
Supporting: Physical Science Supporting: Life Science and Engineering Design
Supporting: Physical Science Supporting: Engineering Design
Supporting: Engineering Design
Supporting: Engineering Design
Supporting: Engineering Design and Physical Science
Supporting: Engineering Design and Life Science
Supporting: Physical Science
Supporting: Physical Science and Engineering Design
Supporting: Life Science
How Do Weather and Climate Affect Our Lives?
3-ESS2-1 • 3-ESS2-2 • 3-ESS3-1 • 3-5-ETS1-1
How Can We Predict Patterns of Motion?
3-PS2-1 • 3-PS2-2 • 3-PS2-3 • 3-PS2-4 • 3-5-ETS1-1
What Is Our Evidence That We Live on a Changing Earth?
4-ESS1-1 • 4-ESS2-1 • 4-ESS2-2 • 4-ESS3-2 • 4-PS4-1 • 3-5-ETS1-1
How Does Motion Energy Change in a Collision?
4-PS3-1 • 4-PS3-2 • 4-PS3-3 • 4-LS1-1 • 3-5-ETS1-1
How Do Living Things Stay Safe and Grow? 1-LS1-1 • 1-LS1-2 • 1-LS3-1 • K-2-ETS1-1
Exploring Plants and Animals K-LS1-1 • K-ESS2-2 • K-ESS3-1 • K-ESS3-3
How Can We Find the Best Place for a Plant to Grow? 2-LS2-1 • 2-LS2-2 • 2-LS4-1 • K-2-ETS1-1
Supporting: Engineering Design
Supporting: Engineering Design
Supporting: Earth and Space Science
Supporting: Physical Science and Engineering Design
What Explains Similarities and Differences Between Organisms? 3-LS1-1 • 3-LS3-1 • 3-LS3-2 • 3-LS4-2 • 3-ESS2-2
How Can Animals Use Their Senses to Communicate?
4-LS1-1 • 4-LS1-2 • 4-PS4-2 • 4-PS4-3 • 3-5-ETS1-1
How Can We Predict Change in Ecosystems?
5-LS1-1 • 5-LS2-1 • 5-PS1-1 • 5-PS3-1
How Can We Use the Sky to Navigate?
5-ESS1-1 • 5-ESS1-2 • 5-PS2-1 • 3-5-ETS1-1
How Can We Identify Materials Based on Their Properties?
5-PS1-1 • 5-PS1-2 • 5-PS1-3 • 5-PS1-4 • 5-LS1-1
How Can We Send a Message Using Sound?
K-2-ETS1-1 • K-2-ETS1-2 • K-2-ETS1-3 • 1-PS4-1 • 1-PS4-4
How Can We Stop Soil From Washing Away?
K-2-ETS1-1 • K-2-ETS1-2 • K-2-ETS1-3 • 2-ESS1-1 •2-ESS2-1
Supporting: Physical Science
Supporting: Earth and Space Science
Supporting: Life Science
Supporting: Physical Science and Earth and Space Science
Supporting: Earth and Space Science
How Can We Protect Animals When Their Habitat Changes?
3-5-ETS1-1 • 3-5-ETS1-2 • 3-5-ETS1-3 • 3-LS2-1 • 3-LS4-1 • 3-LS4-3 • 3-LS4-4
How Can We Provide Energy to People’s Homes?
3-5-ETS1-1 • 3-5-ETS1-2 • 3-5-ETS1-3 • 4-PS3-2 • 4-PS3-4 • 4-ESS3-1
How Can We Provide Freshwater to Those in Need?
3-5-ETS1-1 • 3-5-ETS1-2 • 3-5-ETS1-3 • 3-ESS2-3 • 5-ESS2-1 • 5-ESS2-2 • 5-ESS3-1
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