Science

First grade science is hands-on and observation-driven. Students investigate light and sound — what makes sound, how vibration travels, what happens when light hits different materials — and explore how plants and animals use their external parts to survive, grow and meet their needs.

They also observe patterns in the sky, including day length across seasons, and study how young animals resemble their parents. Throughout, students practice asking questions, making predictions, and describing what they actually observed rather than what they expected.