Grade 1 Science Weeks 11–12: Student Textbook
Ten days of science reading, observation, safe investigations, and evidence-based explanations. Ask an adult before conducting an activity.
Week 11: Plant parts and functions
Read: Roots absorb water from soil. A stem supports a plant. Leaves help the plant make food using sunlight. Flowers can help plants produce seeds.
Day 51: Explore
Learning task: Read the passage and answer: Which part absorbs water?
Day 52: Observe
Learning task: Find two facts in the reading. Draw one fact and label it.
Day 53: Predict
Learning task: Make a prediction about this topic and explain why you think it may happen.
Day 54: Investigate
Learning task: Observe or model: Draw and label roots, stem, leaves, and flower. Record what you notice, not what you hoped would happen.
Day 55: Explain
Learning task: Independent check: Which part absorbs water? Write two sentences using evidence from your observations or the passage.
Week 12: What plants need
Read: Most green plants need water, light, air, and suitable temperatures. Seeds can sprout when conditions are right. Too much or too little water can harm growth.
Day 56: Explore
Learning task: Read the passage and answer: Name two needs of most green plants.
Day 57: Observe
Learning task: Find two facts in the reading. Draw one fact and label it.
Day 58: Predict
Learning task: Make a prediction about this topic and explain why you think it may happen.
Day 59: Investigate
Learning task: Observe or model: Compare two seedlings grown with different amounts of light, with adult supervision. Record what you notice, not what you hoped would happen.
Day 60: Explain
Learning task: Independent check: Name two needs of most green plants. Write two sentences using evidence from your observations or the passage.