Physical Science Teaching Resources for 1st Grade
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Roll & Measure Science Investigation (K-2)
Explore movement and measurement with informal units with an engaging Roll and Measure Science Experiment for K-2 students.
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Ways Things Move - Science Sorting Activity
Introduce your K-1 students to the world of motion and scientific categorization with a printable ‘How Things Move’ Sorting Activity.
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Observing Shadows Science Investigation (1-2)
Explore the world of light, shadow, and scientific inquiry with an engaging, outdoor Shadow Observation experiment.
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Predict and Observe Science Investigations Booklet (K-1)
Introduce your K-1 students to scientific investigation with a printable Predict and Observe Science Lab Activity Booklet.
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What Dissolves? Science Inquiry Activity (K-1)
Introduce science inquiry skills and investigate whether materials dissolve in water with a hands-on science experiment for early learners.
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Shadow Walk Activity Pack (K-1)
Explore light and shadow while building science observation skills with a printable Shadow Walk Activity Pack.
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Balloon Rocket Experiment
Complete a hands-on Balloon Rocket experiment to use when investigating how energy can make things move.
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Properties of Materials Word Wall Vocabulary
Forty-eight properties of materials vocabulary cards.
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Simple Machines Posters
5 illustrated posters to display in the classroom when learning about simple machines.
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Simple Machines Sorting Activity
A fun sorting activity to use in the classroom when learning about simple machines and how they work.
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Reversible or Irreversible Changes in Matter PPT- 1st Grade
Use our Reversible and Irreversible Changes in Matter PPT slide deck to teach your first graders about changes in matter.
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Mix & Melt Mayhem - A Physical and Chemical Changes Game
Play a physical and chemical changes game to teach your students about reversible and irreversible changes in matter.
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Reversible and Irreversible Changes Worksheet Pack
Download our Reversible and Irreversible Changes Worksheet Pack to help your first graders learn about temporary and permanent changes in matter.
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Sort It Out! Properties of Matter Activity
Use our Properties of Matter Sorting Activity cards to create an engaging Matter Sorting Station in your classroom.
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Describing Matter Properties Worksheet Pack (1-2)
Observe and describe examples of matter with a Matter Properties Worksheet Pack.
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Physical Properties of Matter Poster Pack
Discover the physical properties of matter with a set of printable Properties of Matter Posters for the classroom.
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Observing Matter Activities - Differentiated Scavenger Hunts
Host an engaging science scavenger hunt to introduce your primary students to the observable properties of matter.
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Describing Matter Interactive Game (Properties of Matter)
Practice describing matter with an engaging science game for primary grade students.
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Colors of the Rainbow Poster
Teach the order of colors in the rainbow with this classroom poster and worksheet.
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Sound Energy Sources Cut and Paste Worksheet
Teach your students all about sound energy sources using this cut-and-paste sorting worksheet.
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Sound Energy Mini Book
Teach your students all about sound energy sources using this 12-page mini-book.
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Science Experiment - Keep Me Dry
A science experiment that explores the absorptive properties of materials.
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The Energy Cycle - Worksheet
A worksheet for students to sequence the steps of the energy cycle.
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Jack and the Beanstalk (Made Differently!) PowerPoint
A 16-slide teaching presentation to use when exploring the properties of materials.
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Light Display Banner
A classroom display banner to use on your 'Light' display board.
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Light Display Banner Version 2
A classroom display banner to use on your 'Light' display board.
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Stretchy Scoot Relay
A whole class game to play when learning about the properties of materials.
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What's in the Box? - Worksheet
A worksheet to use when exploring the concept of light.
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Let the Sun Shine In! - Worksheet
A worksheet to use when exploring the sun as a light source.
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Material World Jigsaws
Six mini jigsaw puzzles focusing on the materials objects are made of.
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Light Teaching Resource Pack
A comprehensive set of posters, activities and worksheets related to the concept of light.
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Light and Sound Unit Plan
This Physical Sciences unit addresses the concepts of light and sound and how they are sensed.