Grade 1 Science

Exploring the natural world through investigation

Discover the wonders of science through hands-on exploration! The Grade 1 Science curriculum develops scientific thinking through observations, investigations, and exciting discoveries about the world around us.

Inquiry & Investigation Hands-on Learning Scientific Thinking

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Explore scientific concepts through hands-on investigations and observations

Waves, Light and Sound

Grade 1 Science

ELOs

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Essential Learning Outcomes

ELO-1

Plan and conduct investigations to provide evidence that vibrating materials can make sound

ELO-2

Use tools and materials to design and build a device that uses light or sound to solve the problem of communicating over a distance

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Structure, Function, and Information Processing

Grade 1 Science

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Essential Learning Outcomes

ELO-1

Use materials to design and build a structure that will reduce the warming effect of sunlight on an area

ELO-2

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive

ELO-3

Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are like, but not exactly like, their parents

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Grade 1 Science

Exploring the natural world through investigation

Inquiry & Investigation Hands-on Learning Scientific Thinking

View Activities Create Lesson Plan

Curriculum Strands

Learning Outcomes (ELOs)

Specific Outcomes

100%

OECS Aligned

Science Curriculum Strands

Explore scientific concepts through hands-on investigations and observations

Waves, Light and Sound

Grade 1 Science

ELOs

Outcomes

Essential Learning Outcomes

ELO-1

Plan and conduct investigations to provide evidence that vibrating materials can make sound

ELO-2

Use tools and materials to design and build a device that uses light or sound to solve the problem of communicating over a distance

View Full Strand Details

Structure, Function, and Information Processing

Grade 1 Science

ELOs

Outcomes

Essential Learning Outcomes

ELO-1

Use materials to design and build a structure that will reduce the warming effect of sunlight on an area

ELO-2

Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive

ELO-3

Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are like, but not exactly like, their parents

+ 2 more ELOs

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