Grade 1 Science

Required Materials:

Science Basic Materials List

• cell phone to take photos, videos, or audio recordings of student work, or a scanner to scan and submit student work
• coloring materials (crayons, markers, colored pencils)
• storage space on your computer and an external device to back up your files (flash drive, external hard drive, etc.)
• erasers
• general household objects for activities
• glue
• headset or earbuds
• lined paper
• multi-colored paper
• notebook or binder for course resources
• pencils and pens
• printer
• printer paper
• ruler
• scissors
• stapler
• tape

Module: Properties of Objects

Required: There are no required Assignment materials for this Module.

Optional Materials:

• container or brown paper bag
• plastic hanger
• 2 paper or plastic cups
• string
• water bottle
• 1 straw
• sculpting clay
• 5 different sensory items (see examples)
• fuzzy stuffed animal
• rough rock
• smooth pencil
• sticky stickers
• pointy hairbrush
• rubbing alcohol
• hair dryer
• food coloring (optional)
• tub or large container
• water
• different materials or objects from around the house that can safely be placed in water (see examples)
• a stick or toothpick
• a leaf or grass
• a coin or a pebble
• a spoon or a fork
• a ping pong ball or bouncy ball

Module: Make It Move

Required:

• household objects (see examples)
• Choose one: coffee filter, tissue paper, paper towel, plastic grocery bag
• Choose one: string, yarn, floss, pipe cleaners
• Choose one: toy, fruit, cotton ball
• tape (optional)
• cup (optional)

Optional Materials:

• household objects (see examples)
• laundry basket
• foot to floor toy car or sitting scooter
• oven sheet or cookie sheet
• towel or pillow
• stuffed animal
• disposable water bottle
• shoe or book
• tissue or paper towel
• plastic grocery bag
• cardboard boxes or furniture
• ruler or pool noodle
• ball or toy car
• cotton ball

Module: Earth's Treasures

Required:

• 2 paper or plastic cups
• tape
• string

Optional Materials:

• magnifying glass
• clear plastic container with lid
• rocks (various sizes)
• soil
• sand
• water
• cup
• straw
• dish soap
• lemon or white vinegar
• baking soda
• medium size container
• food coloring
• measuring cup
• sprinkles or sand
• small container
• plastic cling wrap or parchment paper
• big rubber band
• damp paper towel (for cleanup)
• sturdy table
• plastic cup
• small objects, such as crayons, building bricks, tiny toys, pebbles, etc.

Module: Fun in the Sun

Required:

• flashlight
• green crayon
• red crayon
• white paper

Optional Materials:

• toys
• flashlight
• chalk
• two plastic cups
• cold water
• black construction paper
• sunscreen
• paintbrush
• black pepper
• hand soap
• plate
• spoon
• water

Module: Stars in the Sky

Required: There are no required Assignment materials for this Module.

Optional Materials:

• black construction paper
• glitter or small pieces of bright colored construction paper
• glue
• mini-marshmallows
• pretzel sticks
• paper
• pencil
• plastic wrap

Module: Living Things

Required:

• 5 or more different colored crayons or colored pencils
• scissors

Optional Materials:

• construction paper or white paper
• shoebox or small cardboard box
• tape or glue
• scissors
• small animal toys or printed photos of animals
• small plant toys or printed photos of plants
• sand, grass, rocks, or sticks
• 2 lunch-sized paper bags
• 2 straws
• tape
• pen or marker
• construction paper or cardstock
• tape
• scissors
• noise-making object like an alarm clock or toy

Module: Green and Wild

Required:

• 3 or more different colored crayons or colored pencils

Optional Materials:

• 3 clear cups
• paper towels
• yellow and red food coloring or 2 different colors of food coloring
• water
• 4–5 dried beans or seeds
• 2 plastic sandwich bags

Syllabus:

Segment One

• Observable Properties
• Movement
• Gravity
• Push and Pull
• Water, rocks, soil
• Fast and slow changes
• Beneficial and harmful properties of the Sun Need for water
• Water Safety
• Keep records
• Five Senses
• Ask Questions

Module 01: Properties of Objects

• 01.00 Properties of Objects: Pretest
• 01.01 Color, Shape, and Texture
• 01.02 Size and Weight
• 01.03 Temperature and Buoyancy

Module 02: Make it Move

• 02.00 Make it Move: Pretest
• 02.01 Watch it Move
• 02.02 Push it, Pull it
• 02.03 Gravity at Work
• 02.04 Make it Move: Science Skills

Module 03: Earth’s Treasures

• 03.00 Earth’s Treasures: Pretest
• 03.01 Rocks and Soil
• 03.02 Water Wonders of Life
• 03.03 Earth can Change
• 03.04 Ever-Changing Earth

Module 04: Fun in the Sun

• 04.00 Fun in the Sun: Pretest
• 04.01 Our Sun
• 04.02 Our Sun Can Benefit
• 04.03 Our Sun Can Harm
• 04.04 Water, Water, Everywhere
• 04.05 Fun in the Sun: Science Skills

Segment Two

• Stars in the sky
• Sun, Moon, and stars
• Magnifiers
• Living things and their environments
• Living and nonliving things
• Basic Needs
• Major parts of plants
• Plants and animals resemble their parents
• Keep records
• Five Senses
• Ask questions

Module 05: Stars in the Sky

• 05.00 Stars in the Sky: Pretest
• 05.01 Sky Patterns
• 05.02 Twinkle, Twinkle
• 05.03 Tools to Help Us See

Module 06: Living Things

• 06.00 Living Things: Pretest
• 06.01 Living vs. Nonliving
• 06.02 Living Things Have Needs
• 06.03 Copycat
• 06.04 Living Things: Science Skills

Module 07: Green and Wild

• 07.00 Green and Wild: Pretest
• 07.01 Plant Parts
• 07.02 Parents and Offspring
• 07.03 Differences Among Us