Grow your students’ scientific understanding during classroom downtime with Science Sparks, a collection of Year 1 science activities for fast finishers.
Year 1 Science Activities – Engaging Fast Finisher Tasks
Looking for a fun way to keep your students learning after they finish their work? These Year 1 science activities are the perfect solution! Designed to spark curiosity and reinforce key science skills, this set of Year 1 science activity cards provides quick, independent science activities that encourage young learners to explore scientific concepts in a meaningful way. Whether used for early finishers, science centres, or enrichment, these Year 1 science activities help learners expand their understanding of the world around them.
Perfect for Supplementing Your Year One Science Curriculum
This set of science activity cards features 30 simple science activities designed to supplement your year one science curriculum. Each card presents a fun, independent activity encouraging observation and critical thinking.
This resource includes activities that span across several scientific domains, such as:
- Life science
- Earth science
- Force and Motion
- Weather
- And More!
Downloading Your Science Activities for Year 1
This resource is available in an easy-to-use PDF format for quick printing. If you prefer to make adjustments before printing, you can download the Google Slides version to customize the activities to fit your classroom needs. Simply print, laminate (optional for durability), and have your fast finisher science activities for year 1 ready!
This resource was created by Samantha Rose, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.
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