1st Grade Science

Introduction to scientific concepts and natural world exploration for first grade students.

Observing the World Around UsLiving and Nonliving ThingsWeather and Seasons
Simple Experiments and InvestigationsHabitats and Where Things LiveThe Five Senses and How We Use Them
Exploring Nature in Your NeighborhoodKeeping Healthy and SafeRecycling and Taking Care of the Earth
Using Pictures and Drawings to LearnAsking Questions and Talking About Science
Observing the World ...Living and Nonliving...Weather and SeasonsSimple Experiments a...Habitats and Where T...The Five Senses and ...Exploring Nature in ...Keeping Healthy and ...Recycling and Taking...Using Pictures and D...Asking Questions and...
Practical Applications

Exploring Nature in Your Neighborhood

Finding Science All Around

You don’t have to go far to be a scientist. Nature is everywhere! Look for plants, bugs, birds, and rocks in your yard, park, or even on the sidewalk.

Fun Nature Activities

  • Collect leaves and compare their shapes.
  • Watch ants as they carry food.
  • Notice how the weather changes during the day.

Be a Nature Detective

Bring a notebook to draw what you see or write about your discoveries. Remember to be gentle and respect all living things!

Examples

  • Drawing different kinds of leaves during a walk.

  • Watching clouds and describing their shapes.

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Keeping Healthy and Safe