Alaska Standards Mapping

Direct alignments to the Alaska Science Standards (NGSS-based).

I. Alaska Science: Engineering & Physics

Grade / Code Standard Description (Exact Quote) Alignment to Toymaking
Grade 5
5-PS2-1
"Support an argument that the gravitational force exerted by Earth on objects is directed down." Essential for Level 5 builds which require gravity to pivot legs back to starting positions.
Middle School
MS-ETS1-3
"Analyze data from tests to determine similarities and differences among several design solutions." Comparing different mechanical designs to find the best characteristic for motion.
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