Science for Grade 1

Our Grade 1 Science activities on Kids Academy Classroom build on children’s natural curiosity by encouraging them to observe, ask questions, and make predictions about the world around them. Learners explore sound, light, space, living things, matter, and the environment while developing early problem-solving and engineering skills.

Core areas covered:

Sound and light

• Learn the basic physics behind our senses of sight and hearing

• Discover what makes sound

• Explore light sources and how light behaves

• Investigate shadows

• Understand how people use sound and light to communicate

• Review sound and light concepts

Space

• Learn about the Sun, Moon, and stars

• Understand the Sun’s role in changing seasons

• Recognize patterns you see in the sky and make predictions

Plants

• Explore the plant world

• Learn about plant structures and their functions

• Understand why plants need sunlight

• Study plant adaptations and life cycles

• Review plant concepts

Animals

• Explore the animal world

• Study life cycles of different animals

• Learn about structures of land, aquatic, bird, and insect animals

• Understand behavioral adaptations

• Explore inherited traits and parent-offspring behaviors

Engineering

• Gather information and identify problems

• Develop and compare solutions

Learning formats

• Worksheets to practice and review science concepts

• Lessons to explore topics step by step

• Videos to introduce and explain new concepts

• Drills to reinforce understanding of key scientific ideas

• Quizzes to test knowledge and understanding

This prepares Grade 1 learners to connect scientific ideas to their everyday lives, think critically about patterns in nature, and begin solving problems through inquiry and exploration.