Parent Learning Calendar
First Grade
Science Essential Skills
Quarter 1
Skills
Activities
Websites
www.googleearth.com www.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus www.brainpop.com
www.billnye.com/for-kids-teachers/episode-details
www.kids.nationalgeographiccom/kids
www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/kidsclub/flash/index.html
Use any of the tools to explore your environment. ( ex. use a magnifier to observe the
differences between a slice of potato and a slice of apple)
Using science tools to make
measurements and
observations.
(rulers, thermometers, balance,
magnifiers, magnets, eye
droppers, tape measure,
flashlight)
Observe the day and night sky Observe the night sky. For example go outside on a full moon and a night with a new
moon and describe the differences that you see.
Identify and discuss weather
patterns
Identify objects using the 5
Senses
(sight, touch, hearing, smell,
taste)
Graph the temperature in the morning and at night for a week and compare the
similarities and differences.
Have your child close their eyes and describe the characteristics of the object that you
placed in their hand using the other 4 senses. (ex. it feels smooth and lighter than a
book, sounds crunchy and tastes juicy and smells sweet = an apple)
Parent Learning Calendar
First Grade
Science Essential Skills
Quarter 2
Skills
Activities
Websites
www.googleearth.com www.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus www.brainpop.com
www.switcheroozoo.com www.kids.nationalgeographiccom/kids
www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/kidsclub/flash/index.html
Observe different life forms in Make a list of things that you see that relate to water habitats (environment) then
the water environment
share the list with your family and friends. (tv, movies (Finding Nemo, The Little
Mermaid) magazines, pet stores, river, a trip to the beach)
Observe different life forms in Read a book or watch a documentary with your child on life in the rainforests.
the rainforest
(movies Rio, Madagascar, Discovery Channel, Animal Planet) Questions to discuss
– Compare a animated movie about the rainforests to a documentary. How do
rainforest animals / plant differ from ocean animals / plants?
Compare the characteristics of Find ways that rocks, water and soil are used in basic construction and decoration
rocks, water and soil and how within the community.
they are used in everyday life
Describe how technology is
used in daily life
Find or draw 3 pictures where science is used in daily life.
Make a list of all of the objects that are a result of technology in your home.
Talk to older relatives about how technology has changed throughout their lifetime.
Parent Learning Calendar
First Grade
Science Essential Skills
Quarters 3 and 4
Skills
Websites
Activities
www.googleearth.com www.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus www.brainpop.com
www.switcheroozoo.com (create your own habitat)
www.kids.nationalgeographiccom/kids
www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/kidsclub/flash/index.html
Compare and Contrast two
Choose two different living things and compare their similarities and differences.
different living things you
(ex. What is the difference between a lizard and a dog? What is the same about a
find at home
lizard and a dog? Questions to ask - How many legs do they have? How do they
move? What do they eat? Where do they sleep?
Observe the life cycle of a
Plant a seed in a cup and discuss changes daily.
plant.
Put a lima bean with a wet paper towel in a baggies and observe and discuss how it
sprouts.
Balance an avocado seed in a cup of water and watch it sprout and discuss
observations.
Observe how animals and
Take a walk around your neighborhood, make a list or draw animal homes that you
plants interact in the desert
see as well as animals and plants you see. (ex. a birds nest in a tree, or an ant hill on
the ground. Different types of plants (cactus, trees, bushes etc.)
Identify natural resources in Talk to your family about what types of items in your home that you can recycle.
your home. (air, water, soil, Make a plan that would include what to gather and where to take it.
trees, wildlife)