First Grade Science

The first grade science curriculum includes five units of study: Earth's Land and Water, Plants, Animals, Weather, and Magnets.

Students will:

• group rocks by color, shape, texture, and hardness.
• describe the components of different types of soil and how each type absorbs water.
• name major geological features of the earth, such as mountains, canyons, and plains.
• identify common parts of a plant (roots, stem, leaf, flower) and compare different kinds of plants.
• demonstrate that plants are living things based on their survival needs and explain plants' roles in society.
• explain, for animals, their basic needs, types of movement, body coverings, and types of shelters.
• using a thermometer and barometer, predict weather conditions and choose appropriate clothing.
• using illustrations, identify how the seasons relate to weather.
• investigate the characteristics of magnets and magnetic fields.