Skill Sharpeners Science – Grade 1

Description

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