Grade 1 Science Activities

Discover exciting, hands-on science activities that spark curiosity, develop scientific thinking, and build understanding of the natural world through inquiry-based exploration and discovery.

Nurturing Scientific Minds

These carefully designed activities support the Grade 1 Science curriculum by providing hands-on, inquiry-based experiences that help students explore the natural world, develop scientific thinking skills, and build conceptual understanding through observation and investigation.

Life Science
Physical Science
Earth & Space Science
Life Science

Plant Detectives

Life Science Activity

Duration: 45-60 minutes

🔬Materials Needed:

  • Various plants and flowers
  • Hand lenses
  • Tweezers
  • +2 more items
Physical Science

Material Sorters

Physical Science Activity

Duration: 40-50 minutes

🔬Materials Needed:

  • Collection of various materials
  • Sorting hoops or containers
  • Property cards
  • +2 more items
Earth & Space Science

Weather Watchers

Earth and Space Science Activity

Duration: Ongoing (15 minutes daily)

🔬Materials Needed:

  • Weather chart
  • Weather symbols
  • Thermometer
  • +2 more items
Physical Science

Shadow Investigators

Physical Science Activity

Duration: 45-60 minutes

🔬Materials Needed:

  • Flashlights
  • Various objects
  • White paper
  • +2 more items
Life Science

Animal Adaptations

Life Science Activity

Duration: 50-60 minutes

🔬Materials Needed:

  • Animal pictures and cards
  • Samples of animal coverings
  • Habitat posters
  • +2 more items
Physical Science

Push and Pull Playground

Physical Science Activity

Duration: 45-60 minutes

🔬Materials Needed:

  • Toy cars
  • Balls of different sizes
  • Ramps
  • +3 more items
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🌱 Life Science • ⚡ Physical Science • 🌍 Earth & Space Science • 🔬 Scientific Inquiry