Grade 1 Science

A Complete Curriculum (NGSS Aligned)
Grade 1 Science: A Complete Curriculum is a comprehensive science program designed to introduce young learners to the wonders of the natural world. Carefully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards, this engaging textbook provides a structured sequence of lessons that help students develop curiosity, observation skills, and a foundational understanding of scientific ideas.

The curriculum is organized to support both classroom teachers and homeschool educators with clear instruction, guided investigations, hands-on experiments, and meaningful scientific exploration. Each lesson is thoughtfully designed to encourage inquiry and discovery using the learning progression outlined in Benjamin Bloom’s Bloom’s Taxonomy.

Students begin by remembering and understanding basic scientific ideas such as plants, animals, weather, light, and sound. They then progress to applying and analyzing these concepts through simple experiments, observations, and real-world examples. Activities encourage students to ask questions, explore patterns in nature, and explain their discoveries. Advanced exercises guide students to evaluate evidence and create simple solutions to problems using basic engineering design thinking.

Topics Covered

Students will explore essential Grade 1 science concepts, including:

Unit 1- Forces & motion

Unit 2- Weather

Unit 3- Plants

Unit 4- Earth Resources

Unit 5- Light

Unit 6- Sound

Unit 7- Habitats

Unit 8- Animals

Unit 9- Human body

Unit 10-Five senses