Build your first grader’s understanding of physical, life, and earth science with this full-color activity book! Engaging reading selections, activities, and hands-on projects will motivate your child to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards.
 
The simple hands-on activities help your child understand and retain science concepts in a memorable way.
 
Each lesson includes reading selections and activities that focus on one science concept, covering the following first grade topics:
 
Physical Science

• Sound
• Light
• Shadows
• Technology

Life Science

• Leaves
• Animals and Eggs
• Mothers and Babies
• Birds
• Insects

Space and Earth Science

• Night Sky
• Our Sun
• Seasons

Environment and Ecology Science

• Uses of Wood
• Earth Materials
• Recycling

Engineering and Design

• Tools

Ideal for practice at home and classroom enrichment, Skill Sharpeners: Science:

• provides practice of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills
• offers striking photography and scientific illustrations to help children connect science to the real world
• is based on Next Generation Science Standards and state science standards
• includes an answer key