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Standard Identifier: K-2-ETS1-1

Grade: K
Disciplinary Core Idea: ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting Engineering Problems
Science & Engineering Practice: SEP-1: Asking Questions and Defining Problems
Content Area: Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science

Title: K–2-ETS1 Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science

Performance Expectation: 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 Idea(s):
ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting Engineering Problems A situation that people want to change or create can be approached as a problem to be solved through engineering. Asking questions, making observations, and gathering information are helpful in thinking about problems. Before beginning to design a solution, it is important to clearly understand the problem.

Science & Engineering Practices: Asking Questions and Defining Problems Ask questions based on observations to find more information about the natural and/or designed world(s). Define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.

Crosscutting Concepts: N/A

California Environmental Principles and Concepts:
Principle V Decisions affecting resources and natural systems are based on a wide range of considerations and decision-making processes.

California Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy RI.2.1: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. W.2.6: With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers. W.2.8: Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question. Mathematics MP.2: Reason abstractly and quantitatively. MP.4: Model with mathematics. MP.5: Use appropriate tools strategically.

DCI Connections:
Connections to K-2-ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting Engineering Problems include: Kindergarten: K-PS2-2; K-ESS3-2 Articulation across grade-bands: 3-5.ETS1.A; 3-5.ETS1.C

Standard Identifier: K-2-ETS1-2

Grade: K
Disciplinary Core Idea: ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions
Cross Cutting Concept: CCC-6: Structure and Function
Science & Engineering Practice: SEP-2: Developing and Using Models
Content Area: Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science

Title: K–2-ETS1 Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science

Performance Expectation: 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 Idea(s):
ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions Designs can be conveyed through sketches, drawings, or physical models. These representations are useful in communicating ideas for a problem’s solutions to other people.

Science & Engineering Practices: Developing and Using Models Develop a simple model based on evidence to represent a proposed object or tool.

Crosscutting Concepts: Structure and Function The shape and stability of structures of natural and designed objects are related to their function(s).

California Environmental Principles and Concepts:
Principle V Decisions affecting resources and natural systems are based on a wide range of considerations and decision-making processes.

California Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy SL.2.5: Create audio recordings of stories or poems; add drawings or other visual displays to stories or recounts of experiences when appropriate to clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings.

DCI Connections:
Connections to K-2-ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions to Problems include: Kindergarten: K-ESS3-3 First Grade: 1-PS4-4 Second Grade: 2-LS2-2 Articulation across grade-bands: 3-5.ETS1.A ; 3-5.ETS1.B ; 3-5.ETS1.C

Standard Identifier: K-ESS2-2

Grade: K
Disciplinary Core Idea: ESS2.E: Biogeology, ESS3.C: Human Impacts on Earth Systems
Cross Cutting Concept: CCC-4: Systems and Systems Models
Science & Engineering Practice: SEP-7: Engaging in Argument From Science
Content Area: Earth and Space Science

Title: K-ESS2 Earth’s Systems

Performance Expectation: Construct an argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs. [Clarification Statement: Examples of plants and animals changing their environment could include a squirrel digs in the ground to hide its food and tree roots can break concrete.]

Disciplinary Core Idea(s):
ESS2.E: Biogeology Plants and animals can change their environment. ESS3.C: Human Impacts on Earth Systems Things that people do to live comfortably can affect the world around them. But they can make choices that reduce their impacts on the land, water, air, and other living things. (secondary to K-ESS2-2)

Science & Engineering Practices: Engaging in Argument from Evidence Construct an argument with evidence to support a claim.

Crosscutting Concepts: Systems and System Models Systems in the natural and designed world have parts that work together.

California Environmental Principles and Concepts:
Principle I The continuation and health of individual human lives and of human communities and societies depend on the health of the natural systems that provide essential goods and ecosystem services. Principle II The long-term functioning and health of terrestrial, freshwater, coastal and marine ecosystems are influenced by their relationships with human societies.

California Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy RI.K.1: With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text. W.K.1: Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose opinion pieces in which they tell a reader the topic or the name of the book they are writing about and state an opinion or preference about the topic or book. W.K.2: Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/explanatory texts in which they name what they are writing about and supply some information about the topic.

DCI Connections:
Connections to other DCIs in kindergarten: N/A Articulation across grade-levels: 4.ESS2.E; 5.ESS2.A

Standard Identifier: K-ESS3-1

Grade: K
Disciplinary Core Idea: ESS3.A: Natural Resources
Cross Cutting Concept: CCC-4: Systems and Systems Models
Science & Engineering Practice: SEP-2: Developing and Using Models
Content Area: Earth and Space Science

Title: K-ESS3 Earth and Human Activity

Performance Expectation: Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants or animals (including humans) and the places they live. [Clarification Statement: Examples of relationships could include that deer eat buds and leaves, therefore, they usually live in forested areas; and, grasses need sunlight so they often grow in meadows. Plants, animals, and their surroundings make up a system.]

Disciplinary Core Idea(s):
ESS3.A: Natural Resources Living things need water, air, and resources from the land, and they live in places that have the things they need. Humans use natural resources for everything they do.

Science & Engineering Practices: Developing and Using Models Use a model to represent relationships in the natural world.

Crosscutting Concepts: Systems and System Models Systems in the natural and designed world have parts that work together.

California Environmental Principles and Concepts:
Principle I The continuation and health of individual human lives and of human communities and societies depend on the health of the natural systems that provide essential goods and ecosystem services. Principle II The long-term functioning and health of terrestrial, freshwater, coastal and marine ecosystems are influenced by their relationships with human societies.

California Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy SL.K.5: Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions as desired to provide additional detail. Mathematics MP.2: Reason abstractly and quantitatively. MP.4: Model with mathematics. K.CC.1-3: Know number names and the count sequence. K.CC.4-5: Count to tell the number of objects. K.CC.6-7 :Compare numbers.

DCI Connections:
Connections to other DCIs in kindergarten: N/A Articulation across grade-levels: 1.LS1.A; 5.LS2.A; 5.ESS2.A

Standard Identifier: K-ESS3-2

Grade: K
Disciplinary Core Idea: ESS3.B: Natural Hazards, ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting Engineering Problems
Cross Cutting Concept: CCC-2: Cause and Effect: Mechanism and Explanation
Science & Engineering Practice: SEP-1: Asking Questions and Defining Problems
Content Area: Earth and Space Science

Title: K-ESS3 Earth and Human Activity

Performance Expectation: Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather.* [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on local forms of severe weather.]

Disciplinary Core Idea(s):
ESS3.B: Natural Hazards Some kinds of severe weather are more likely than others in a given region. Weather scientists forecast severe weather so that the communities can prepare for and respond to these events. ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting Engineering Problems Asking questions, making observations, and gathering information are helpful in thinking about problems. (secondary to K-ESS3-2)

Science & Engineering Practices: Asking Questions and Defining Problems Ask questions based on observations to find more information about the designed world.

Crosscutting Concepts: Cause and Effect Events have causes that generate observable patterns. Connections to Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science: Interdependence of Science, Engineering, and Technology People encounter questions about the natural world every day. Influence of Engineering, Technology, and Science on Society and the Natural World People depend on various technologies in their lives; human life would be very different without technology.

California Environmental Principles and Concepts:
Principle I The continuation and health of individual human lives and of human communities and societies depend on the health of the natural systems that provide essential goods and ecosystem services. Principle II The long-term functioning and health of terrestrial, freshwater, coastal and marine ecosystems are influenced by their relationships with human societies.

California Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy RI.K.1: With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text. SL.K.3: Ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood. Mathematics MP.4: Model with mathematics. K.CC.1-3: Know number names and the count sequence. K.CC.4-5: Count to tell the number of objects. K.CC.6-7: Compare numbers.

DCI Connections:
Connections to other DCIs in this grade-band: K.ETS1.A Articulation across grade-bands: 2.ESS1.C; 3.ESS3.B; 4.ESS3.B

Standard Identifier: K-2-ETS1-1

Grade: 1
Disciplinary Core Idea: ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting Engineering Problems
Science & Engineering Practice: SEP-1: Asking Questions and Defining Problems
Content Area: Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science

Title: K–2-ETS1 Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science

Performance Expectation: 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 Idea(s):
ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting Engineering Problems A situation that people want to change or create can be approached as a problem to be solved through engineering. Asking questions, making observations, and gathering information are helpful in thinking about problems. Before beginning to design a solution, it is important to clearly understand the problem.

Science & Engineering Practices: Asking Questions and Defining Problems Ask questions based on observations to find more information about the natural and/or designed world(s). Define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.

Crosscutting Concepts: N/A

California Environmental Principles and Concepts:
Principle V Decisions affecting resources and natural systems are based on a wide range of considerations and decision-making processes.

California Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy W.2.6: With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers. W.2.8: Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question. Mathematics MP.2: Reason abstractly and quantitatively. MP.4: Model with mathematics. MP.5: Use appropriate tools strategically.

DCI Connections:
Connections to K-2-ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting Engineering Problems include: Kindergarten: K-PS2-2; K-ESS3-2 Articulation across grade-bands: 3-5.ETS1.A; 3-5.ETS1.C

Standard Identifier: K-2-ETS1-2

Grade: 1
Disciplinary Core Idea: ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions
Cross Cutting Concept: CCC-6: Structure and Function
Science & Engineering Practice: SEP-2: Developing and Using Models
Content Area: Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science

Title: K–2-ETS1 Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science

Performance Expectation: 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 Idea(s):
ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions Designs can be conveyed through sketches, drawings, or physical models. These representations are useful in communicating ideas for a problem’s solutions to other people.

Science & Engineering Practices: Developing and Using Models Develop a simple model based on evidence to represent a proposed object or tool.

Crosscutting Concepts: Structure and Function The shape and stability of structures of natural and designed objects are related to their function(s).

California Environmental Principles and Concepts:
Principle V Decisions affecting resources and natural systems are based on a wide range of considerations and decision-making processes.

California Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy SL.2.5: Create audio recordings of stories or poems; add drawings or other visual displays to stories or recounts of experiences when appropriate to clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings.

DCI Connections:
Connections to K-2-ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions to Problems include: Kindergarten: K-ESS3-3 First Grade: 1-PS4-4 Second Grade: 2-LS2-2 Articulation across grade-bands: 3-5.ETS1.A ; 3-5.ETS1.B ; 3-5.ETS1.C

Standard Identifier: 2-ESS2-2

Grade: 2
Disciplinary Core Idea: ESS2.B: Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale System Interactions
Cross Cutting Concept: CCC-1: Patterns
Science & Engineering Practice: SEP-2: Developing and Using Models
Content Area: Earth and Space Science

Title: 2-ESS2 Earth’s Systems

Performance Expectation: Develop a model to represent the shapes and kinds of land and bodies of water in an area. [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include quantitative scaling in models.]

Disciplinary Core Idea(s):
ESS2.B: Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale System Interactions Maps show where things are located. One can map the shapes and kinds of land and water in any area.

Science & Engineering Practices: Developing and Using Models Develop a model to represent patterns in the natural world.

Crosscutting Concepts: Patterns Patterns in the natural world can be observed.

California Environmental Principles and Concepts:
N/A

California Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy SL.2.5: Create audio recordings of stories or poems; add drawings or other visual displays to stories or recounts of experiences when appropriate to clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings. Mathematics MP.2: Reason abstractly and quantitatively. MP.4: Model with mathematics. 2.NBT.3: Read and write numbers to 1000 using base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form.

DCI Connections:
Connections to other DCIs in second grade: N/A Articulation across grade-levels: 4.ESS2.B; 5.ESS2.C

Standard Identifier: 2-LS2-2

Grade: 2
Disciplinary Core Idea: LS2.A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems, ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions
Cross Cutting Concept: CCC-6: Structure and Function
Science & Engineering Practice: SEP-2: Developing and Using Models
Content Area: Life Science

Title: 2-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics

Performance Expectation: Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.*

Disciplinary Core Idea(s):
LS2.A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems Plants depend on animals for pollination or to move their seeds around. ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions Designs can be conveyed through sketches, drawings, or physical models. These representations are useful in communicating ideas for a problem’s solutions to other people. (secondary to 2-LS2-2)

Science & Engineering Practices: Developing and Using Models Develop a simple model based on evidence to represent a proposed object or tool.

Crosscutting Concepts: Structure and Function The shape and stability of structures of natural and designed objects are related to their function(s).

California Environmental Principles and Concepts:
Principle II The long-term functioning and health of terrestrial, freshwater, coastal, and marine ecosystems are influenced by their relationships with human societies. Principle V Decisions affecting resources and natural systems are based on a wide range of considerations and decision-making processes.

California Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy SL.2.5: Create audio recordings of stories or poems; add drawings or other visual displays to stories or recounts of experiences when appropriate to clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings. Mathematics MP.4: Model with mathematics. 2.MD.10: Draw a picture graph and a bar graph (with single-unit scale) to represent a data set with up to four categories. Solve simple put-together, take-apart, and compare problems using information presented in a bar graph.

DCI Connections:
Connections to other DCIs in second grade: N/A Articulation across grade-levels: K.ETS1.A; 5.LS2.A

Standard Identifier: 2-PS1-4

Grade: 2
Disciplinary Core Idea: PS1.B: Chemical Reactions
Cross Cutting Concept: CCC-2: Cause and Effect: Mechanism and Explanation
Science & Engineering Practice: SEP-7: Engaging in Argument From Science
Content Area: Physical Science

Title: 2-PS1 Matter and Its Interactions

Performance Expectation: Construct an argument with evidence that some changes caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some cannot. [Clarification Statement: Examples of reversible changes could include materials such as water and butter at different temperatures. Examples of irreversible changes could include cooking an egg, freezing a plant leaf, and heating paper.]

Disciplinary Core Idea(s):
PS1.B: Chemical Reactions Heating or cooling a substance may cause changes that can be observed. Sometimes these changes are reversible, and sometimes they are not.

Science & Engineering Practices: Engaging in Argument from Evidence Construct an argument with evidence to support a claim. Connections to Nature of Science: Science Models, Laws, Mechanisms, and Theories Explain Natural Phenomena Scientists search for cause and effect relationships to explain natural events.

Crosscutting Concepts: Cause and Effect Events have causes that generate observable patterns.

California Environmental Principles and Concepts:
N/A

California Common Core State Standards Connections:
ELA/Literacy RI.2.1: Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. RI.2.3: Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text. RI.2.8: Describe how reasons support specific points the author makes in a text. W.2.1: Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.

DCI Connections:
Connections to other DCIs in second grade: N/A Articulation across grade-levels: 5.PS1.B

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