Engineering Design
Storylines
View available Storylines for other NGSS topics Using the Science A-Z resources below will help students develop proficiency in Disciplinary Core Ideas, engage in Science and Engineering Practices, and recognize Crosscutting Concepts as they build toward fulfilling one or more of the grades K-2 Performance Expectations related to Engineering Design.- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Life
Animals
Animals of the Air - FOCUS Book
low NGSS Codes: K-2-ETS1-2, K-2-ETS1-3- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Animals of the Rivers - FOCUS Book
high NGSS Codes: K-2-ETS1-2- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Living/Non-Living
Plastic - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: K-2-ETS1-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Plants
City Gardening - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Senses
Helping People See and Hear - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
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Listen to Helping People See and Hear Read Helping People See and Hear See the Quiz for Helping People See and HearDigital
Earth & Space
Earth, Moon, and Sun
Apollo 11 - FOCUS Book
high NGSS Codes: K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Weather
Our Shining Star - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2, K-2-ETS1-3- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Earth's Surface
Arches National Park - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: K-2-ETS1-2, K-2-ETS1-3- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Physical
Doing Work
Building a House - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: K-2-ETS1-2- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Digital
Trucks and Diggers - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: K-2-ETS1-2- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Digital
Energy
Energy on the Playground - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: K-2-ETS1-3- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
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Listen to Energy on the Playground Read Energy on the Playground See the Quiz for Energy on the PlaygroundDigital
The Sound of Drums - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: K-2-ETS1-3- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Light
Properties
So Many Shoes! - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: K-2-ETS1-2- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Paper Airplanes - Science Video
NGSS Codes: K-2-ETS1-3
- Discussion Questions
- Video
Magnets
Magnets in Toys - FOCUS Book
low NGSS Codes: K-2-ETS1-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Magnet Magic - FOCUS Book
mid NGSS Codes: K-2-ETS1-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Magnets in the Home - FOCUS Book
high NGSS Codes: K-2-ETS1-1- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Using Magnets - Science Video
NGSS Codes: K-2-ETS1-1
- Discussion Questions
- Teaching Tips
- Video