Course Overview:
This foundational science course for first graders introduces children to core topics across life, earth, and physical sciences in an engaging, age-appropriate way. Through the units and hands-on topics, students will explore:
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The structure and needs of plants
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The characteristics and habitats of animals
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Natural resources, recycling, and environmental awareness
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Weather, seasons, and how living things respond
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Observations of the day and night sky, including the moon and stars
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States of matter (solid, liquid, gas), and phase changes
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Motion and sound, along with how objects move and how sound is produced
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Energy types and everyday uses of energy
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Comparisons (long/short, heavy/light, hot/cold)
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Light and sound communication on how we see and hear the world
By combining simple experiments, observation, discussion, and exploratory activities, this course encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and the development of basic scientific vocabulary and methods. Students will build confidence in observing, asking questions, and making sense of the natural world around them.