NGSS Correlation Chart
This chart shows how the lessons in FIS ​integrate with the Next Generation Science Standards.

#Lesson TitleNGSS Standards
Semester 1 — Lessons 1–15
1Organizing Things into CategoriesFoundational for all NGSS
2Solids, Liquids, and Gases Introduction2-PS1-1, 2-PS1-4
3Gravity IntroductionK-PS2-1, K-PS2-2
4States of Matter: Changes with Temperature2-PS1-1, 2-PS1-4
5The Concepts of Horizontal and VerticalK-PS2-1, K-PS2-2
6What is Energy?K-PS3-1, K-PS3-2, 1-PS4-2, 1-PS4-3
7Air is Real2-PS1-1, 2-PS1-4
8Energy TransformationK-PS3-1, K-PS3-2, 1-PS4-2, 1-PS4-3
9Air and the Atmosphere2-PS1-1, 2-PS1-4
10Categorizing the World Around UsK-LS1-1, 1-LS1-1, 2-LS4-1, K-ESS2-2, K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2
11Matter is Made of Particles2-PS1-3
12Distinguishing Living Things from Natural Earth and Human MadeK-LS1-1, 1-LS1-1, 2-LS4-1, K-ESS2-2, K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2
13Changes in Particles with States of Matter2-PS1-3
14Technology, Tools, and AnimalsK-LS1-1, 1-LS1-1, 2-LS4-1, K-ESS2-2, K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2
15Reversible and Nonreversible Changes2-PS1-3
Semester 2 — Lessons 16–30
16Sound and Vibrations1-PS4-1, 1-PS4-4
17Kinetic and Potential EnergyK-PS2-1, K-PS2-2
18How Sound Travels1-PS4-1, 1-PS4-4
19Plants vs. Animals: Key DifferencesK-PS3-1, K-LS1-1, 1-LS1-1, 2-LS2-1, K-ESS3-1
20Energy in the Natural WorldK-PS2-1, K-PS2-2
21Categories of Materials2-PS1-1, 2-PS1-2
22Where All Food Energy Comes FromK-PS3-1, K-LS1-1, 1-LS1-1, 2-LS2-1, K-ESS3-1
23Properties of Different Materials2-PS1-1, 2-PS1-2
24The Life Cycle Concept1-LS1-2, 1-LS3-1, 2-LS4-1, K-ESS2-2, K-ESS3-1, K-ESS3-3
25Understanding ForceK-PS2-1, K-PS2-2
26Metamorphosis and Variation in Life Cycles1-LS1-2, 1-LS3-1, 2-LS4-1, K-ESS2-2, K-ESS3-1, K-ESS3-3
27How Force and Energy Work TogetherK-PS2-1, K-PS2-2
28Animal AdaptationsK-LS1-1, 1-LS1-1, 2-LS2-1, 2-LS2-2, 2-LS4-1, K-ESS2-2, K-ESS3-1, K-ESS3-3
29Reading and Drawing Maps2-ESS2-2, 2-ESS2-3
30Food Chains and Energy FlowK-LS1-1, 1-LS1-1, 2-LS2-1, 2-LS2-2, 2-LS4-1, K-ESS2-2, K-ESS3-1, K-ESS3-3
Semester 3 — Lessons 31–45
31Matter vs. Energy: What Is the Difference?Foundational for many NGSS
32Identifying Local Plants and AnimalsK-LS1-1, K-ESS2-2, K-ESS3-1, 2-LS4-1
33Air PressureFoundational for higher-level NGSS (weather, climate, water cycle)
34Habitats and Why Organisms Live Where They DoK-LS1-1, K-ESS2-2, K-ESS3-1, 2-LS4-1
35Day, Night, and Earth's Rotation1-ESS1-1
36Compass Directions2-ESS2-2, 2-ESS2-3
37Pressure Inside and OutsideFoundational for higher-level NGSS (weather, climate, water cycle)
38Properties of Magnets2-PS1-1, 2-PS1-2
39Maps and Real-World Directions2-ESS2-2, 2-ESS2-3
40Vacuums and SuctionFoundational for higher-level NGSS (weather, climate, water cycle)
41Magnetic Fields2-PS1-1, 2-PS1-2
42What Is a Species?1-LS3-1
43Earth as a Magnet2-PS1-1, 2-PS1-2
44Variation Within a Species1-LS3-1
45Air Pressure, Wind, and the AtmosphereFoundational for higher-level NGSS (weather, climate, water cycle)
Semester 4 — Lessons 46–60
46Adaptations for SurvivalK-LS1-1, 1-LS1-1, 2-LS2-1, 2-LS2-2, 2-LS4-1, K-ESS2-2, K-ESS3-1, K-ESS3-3
47Air as a Mixture of GasesFoundational for higher-level NGSS (photosynthesis, respiration, combustion)
48Earth's Landforms2-LS4-1, K-ESS3-1, 2-ESS2-2, 2-ESS2-3
49Mixtures vs. Chemical ReactionsFoundational for higher-level NGSS (photosynthesis, respiration, combustion)
50Basic Plant StructureK-PS3-1, 1-LS1-1, 2-LS2-1, 2-LS2-2, 2-LS4-1, K-ESS2-2, K-ESS3-1
51Respiration, Photosynthesis, and the AirFoundational for higher-level NGSS (photosynthesis, respiration, combustion)
52How Plants FunctionK-PS3-1, 1-LS1-1, 2-LS2-1, 2-LS2-2, 2-LS4-1, K-ESS2-2, K-ESS3-1
53EvaporationK-PS3-1, K-PS3-2, 2-PS1-4
54Plant Reproduction and SeedsK-PS3-1, 1-LS1-1, 2-LS2-1, 2-LS2-2, 2-LS4-1, K-ESS2-2, K-ESS3-1
55Condensation and the Water CycleK-PS3-1, K-PS3-2, 2-PS1-4
56Seeds and Germination2-LS2-1
57Biomes and Climate2-LS4-1, K-ESS3-1, 2-ESS2-2, 2-ESS2-3
58Seedling Growth and Plant Responses2-LS2-1
59Earth's Major Biomes2-LS4-1, K-ESS3-1, 2-ESS2-2, 2-ESS2-3
60Plants, Soil, and Erosion2-LS2-1, K-ESS3-3
Semester 5 — Lessons 61–75
61Earth's Orbit and the SeasonsK-PS3-1, K-LS1-1, 1-LS1-1, 1-LS1-2, 2-LS2-1, 2-LS2-2, 2-LS4-1, K-ESS2-1, K-ESS2-2, K-ESS3-1, K-ESS3-3, 1-ESS1-1, 1-ESS1-2, 2-ESS1-1
62Dissolving and SolutionsFoundational for higher-level NGSS
63Introduction to InertiaFoundational for NGSS regarding movement and motion
64The Skeleton and How It WorksFoundational for higher-level NGSS (anatomy, physiology)
65How Fast Things FallFoundational for higher-level NGSS (Earth and space science)
66SolubilityFoundational for higher-level NGSS
67How Muscles Move the BodyFoundational for higher-level NGSS (anatomy, physiology)
68CrystallizationFoundational for higher-level NGSS
69Inertia and EnergyFoundational for NGSS regarding movement and motion
70Weightlessness and Free FallFoundational for higher-level NGSS (Earth and space science)
71Vertebrates and Internal SkeletonsFoundational for higher-level NGSS (anatomy, physiology)
72The Nervous System and MovementFoundational for higher-level NGSS (anatomy, physiology)
73Mass vs. WeightFoundational for higher-level NGSS (Earth and space science)
74Arthropods and External SkeletonsFoundational for higher-level NGSS (anatomy, physiology)
75Action and Reaction ForcesFoundational for NGSS regarding movement and motion
Semester 6 — Lessons 76–90
76Introduction to FrictionFoundational for NGSS regarding movement and motion
77Rocks and Minerals2-ESS1-1, 2-ESS2-1
78Erosion, Sediment, and Fossil Formation2-ESS1-1, 2-ESS2-1
79Wheels and Reducing FrictionFoundational for NGSS regarding movement and motion
80Crystals and Mineral Structure2-ESS1-1, 2-ESS2-1
81Limestone and Fossils2-ESS1-1, 2-ESS2-1
82Friction, Heat, and Energy LossFoundational for NGSS regarding movement and motion
83Soil Composition2-ESS1-1, 2-ESS2-1
84Time, Sundials, and Earth's RotationK-2-ETS1-3
85Sedimentary vs. Igneous Rock2-ESS1-1, 2-ESS2-1
86Air and Water ResistanceFoundational for NGSS regarding movement and motion
87Rock Layers and Earth's History2-ESS1-1, 2-ESS2-1
88Body Systems and EnergyFoundational for higher-level NGSS (anatomy, physiology)
89Introduction to ResourcesFoundational for engineering and technology NGSS
90Human Resources and Resource LimitsFoundational for engineering and technology NGSS