We use the Science 21 curriculum to teach Science in First Grade. Science is a hands-on and exploratory time of the day, and first grade scientists investigate with curiosity and enthusiasm! Four units are covered throughout the year:

Unit 1: Patterns in the Sky 

• The sun throughout the day
• The moon throughout the month
• The stars through the seasons

Unit 2: Light and sound

• Light and sound travel in waves
• Cause and effect relationships between vibration and movement 

Unit 3: Plants and Animals 

• Offspring and parent - familial traits
• Adaptation and survival 
• The role of "technology" in survival

Unit 4: Engineering is Elementary - The Best of Bugs: Designing Hand Pollinators

• Everyday objects that are designed by people to solve problems are examples of technology.
• Learn the parts of a flower and the parts of a bee

• Engineer hand pollinators

You can refer to a more detailed outline of the Grade 1 Science Curriculum on the District website.