How it works:

In Science Lessons and Investigations, first graders get to study and observe a variety of topics over the course of 14 comprehensive science units. As they build upon prior knowledge and experience, students will gain a better understanding of important science concepts. This resource helps teachers guide young learners through each unit and provides inspired ideas for hands-on activities and experiments.

Core subject areas and topics include:

Life Science

• How Do Animals Use Their Body Parts?
• What Parts Do Plants Have and What Do They Do?
• How Do Body Parts Help Animals Grow and Survive?
• Do Animals Have Babies?
• Do Plants Have Babies?
• Are Young Animals and Plants Exactly Like Their Parents?
• Do Animals from the Same Species Always Look the Same?
• Do All Roses Look the Same?

Earth Science

• Can We Predict Patterns for the Sun, Moon, and Stars?
• Can We Predict the Pattern of the Seasons?

Physical Science

• What Happens When Materials Vibrate?
• What Happens When There Is No Light?
• Where Do Shadows Come From?
• How Do We Communicate Over Long Distances?

Features and benefits:

This print teaching resource gives you everything you need, including:

• Teacher support pages and an answer key
• Unit concept page to guide discussion
• Vocabulary/words to know
• Reading selections with real-life visual examples
• Comprehension and vocabulary activities
• “I wonder” and/or research and write writing prompts
• Hands-on science investigation that may include science experiments, STEM challenges, observations, art projects, and other creative cross-curricular activities

Use this teacher’s edition of Science Lessons and Investigations to introduce students to exciting concepts and experiments.