NGSS: Science

4-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.

October 1, 2018
4-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.

October 1, 2018
4-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.

October 1, 2018
5-ESS1-1

Support an argument that the apparent brightness of the sun and stars is due to their relative distances from the Earth.

October 1, 2018
4-ESS2-2

Analyze and interpret data from maps to describe patterns of Earth?s features.

October 1, 2018
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

October 1, 2018
4-ESS3-1

Obtain and combine information to describe that energy and fuels are derived from natural resources and their uses affect the environment.

October 1, 2018
5-ESS2-1

Develop a model using an example to describe ways the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and/or atmosphere interact.

October 1, 2018
4-ESS3-2

Generate and compare multiple solutions to reduce the impacts of natural Earth processes on humans

October 1, 2018
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.

October 1, 2018
4-LS1-1

Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.

October 1, 2018
5-ESS3-1

Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth?s resources and environment.

October 1, 2018