Grade 1 - Science

Science 1 A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)

This course is semester 1 only of Science 1. In First Grade Science, students in this course will complete projects that are designed to allow for exploration and discovery. Students observe their surroundings and through observations of the natural world conduct inquiries into topics related to their healthy development. The following topics are covered:

Major Concepts

The Moon
The Seasons
Classifying Leaves
Seeds
Animal Tracks
Birds
Animals and their basic needs
Weather Charts
Cloud Formation
Weather Change and the Effects on Animals
Living with Nature
Animal Adaptation
Winter and Snow Formation
Comparing Tree Types
Wild Animal Responses
Hibernation
Erosion
Constellations