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