Common Core / State Standards:

Technology Engineering (Next Math (Common

Science (Next Generation) Art (NJCCCS)
(NJCCCS) Generation) Core)
3-5- Define a
ETS1-1. simple
5- Use models to design
PS3- describe
problem MP.5
1. that energy in
animals’ food 8.2.5.A.2 reflecting
(used for body a need or a 1.1.5.D.1 Identify elements of
repair, growth, Investigate and present want that art and principles of design
and motion and to factors that influence includes that are evident in everyday Use
maintain body the development and specified life. appropriate
function of a product
warmth) was once criteria for tools
energy from the and a system.
success and strategically.
sun. constraints
on materials,
time, or cost.
3-5-ETS1- Generate and
5- Develop a 2. compare
LS2- model to multiple 1.3.5.D.1 Work individually
1. describe 8.2.5.C.1 possible and collaboratively to create
the movement solutions to a two and three-dimensional
of matter Collaborate with peers problem based works of art that make
among plants, to illustrate components on how well cohesive visual statements
animals, of a designed system. each is likely and that employ the elements
decomposers, to meet the of art and principles of
and the criteria and design.
environment. constraints of
the problem.
3-5-ETS1- Plan and carry 1.3.5.D.5 Collaborate in the
8.2.5.C.4 3. out fair tests creation of works of art using
Collaborate and multiple art media and art
4-LS1- Construct an brainstorm with peers to in which mediums, and present the
1. argument that solve a problem variables are completed works in
plants and evaluating all solutions controlled and exhibition areas inside and
animals to provide the best failure points outside the classroom.
have internal results with supporting are considered
and external sketches or models. to identify
structures aspects of a
that function model or
to support prototype that
survival, can be
growth, improved.
behavior, and
reproduction.
4-LS1- Use a model to
2. describe that
animals receive
different types of 1.4.5.A.2 Make informed
information aesthetic responses to
through their artworks based on structural
senses, process arrangement and personal,
the information in cultural, and historical points
their brain, and of view.
respond to the
information in
different ways.