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?