First Grade Science Lessons and Investigations
First Grade Science Lessons and Investigations offers an engaging approach to science learning through in-depth investigation and observation. Designed to support Next Generation Science Standards, this resource covers life, earth, and physical science. The 14 comprehensive units include hands-on activities, allowing students to explore scientific concepts and apply their understanding in meaningful ways.
Each unit builds upon prior knowledge and encourages students to investigate, question, and experiment. The cross-curricular activities further extend learning and help reinforce concepts through various subjects. Perfect for first-grade classrooms, this resource fosters curiosity and critical thinking, creating a solid foundation in science that students can build upon as they grow.
This robust teaching resource gives you everything you need, including:
- Teacher support pages and an answer key
- Unit concept page to guide discussion
- Vocabulary/Words to know
- Reading selections with real-life visual examples
- Comprehension and vocabulary activities
- “ I wonder” and/or research and write writing prompts
- Hands-on science investigation that may include science experiments, STEM challenges, observations, art projects, and other creative cross-curricular activities
Topics covered in Science Lessons and Investigations grade 1 include:
Life Science
- How Do Animals Use Their Body Parts?
- What Parts Do Plants Have and What Do They Do?
- How Do Body Parts Help Animals Grow and Survive?
- Do Animals Have Babies?
- Do Plants Have Babies?
- Are Young Animals and Plants Exactly Like Their Parents?
- Do Animals from the Same Species Always Look the Same?
- Do All Roses Look the Same?
Earth Science
- Can We Predict Patterns for the Sun, Moon, and Stars?
- Can We Predict the Pattern of the Seasons?
Physical Science
- What Happens When Materials Vibrate?
- What Happens When There Is No Light?
- Where Do Shadows Come From?
- How Do We Communicate Over Long Distances?
