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NGSS Alignment Overview (K–2)
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Science & Engineering Practices (K–2 Focus)
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Asking questions and defining simple problems (SEP 1)
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Developing and using simple models (SEP 2)
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Planning and carrying out guided investigations (SEP 3)
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Observing and describing patterns (SEP 4)
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Using basic math and counting in investigations (SEP 5)
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Constructing simple explanations (SEP 6)
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Sharing ideas from evidence (SEP 7)
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Communicating findings orally and visually (SEP 8)
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Crosscutting Concepts (K–2 Focus)
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Patterns in nature and designs (CCC 1)
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Cause and effect relationships (CCC 2)
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Basic measurement and comparisons (CCC 3)
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Simple systems (CCC 4)
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Introduction to energy and matter (CCC 5)
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Structure and function in design (CCC 6)
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Stability and change in structures (CCC 7)
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Engineering Design (K–2 ETS Standards)
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ETS1-1: Ask questions and define simple problems
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ETS1-2: Develop simple solutions with guidance
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ETS1-3: Test and improve designs through play and iteration
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Curriculum Integration
Hands-on STEAM challenges that build foundational skills in:
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Problem solving
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Early math and literacy connections
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Collaboration
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Creative thinking
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Real-world exploration
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NGSS Alignment Overview (2–3)
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Science & Engineering Practices (2–3 Focus)
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Asking questions and defining problems (SEP 1)
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Developing and using models (SEP 2)
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Planning and conducting structured investigations (SEP 3)
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Analyzing and interpreting data (SEP 4)
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Using mathematics for measurement and comparison (SEP 5)
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Constructing explanations and designing solutions (SEP 6)
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Engaging in evidence-based discussion (SEP 7)
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Communicating results clearly (SEP 8)
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Crosscutting Concepts (2-3 Focus)
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Identifying patterns in data and designs (CCC 1)
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Cause and effect relationships with evidence (CCC 2)
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Scale, proportion, and measurement (CCC 3)
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Systems and interactions (CCC 4)
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Energy transfer in simple systems (CCC 5)
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Structure determines function in engineering (CCC 6)
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Stability, failure, and improvement in designs (CCC 7)
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Engineering Design (2-3 ETS Standards)
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ETS1-1: Define a design problem with clear criteria and constraints
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ETS1-2: Develop multiple possible solutions and compare them
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ETS1-3: Test, analyze, and improve designs based on results
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Curriculum Integration
Students engage in hands-on STEAM learning that builds:
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Measurement and data skills
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Reading and writing in science contexts
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Engineering and design thinking
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Collaboration and communication
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Real-world problem solving