Grade 1 Science Weeks 13–14: Student Textbook
Ten days of science reading, observation, safe investigations, and evidence-based explanations. Ask an adult before conducting an activity.
Week 13: Animal body parts
Read: Birds use wings for movement, and many use beaks to gather food. Fish use fins to steer in water. Turtles have shells that protect their bodies.
Day 61: Explore
Learning task: Read the passage and answer: What do fins help fish do?
Day 62: Observe
Learning task: Find two facts in the reading. Draw one fact and label it.
Day 63: Predict
Learning task: Make a prediction about this topic and explain why you think it may happen.
Day 64: Investigate
Learning task: Observe or model: Compare the body parts of two animals. Record what you notice, not what you hoped would happen.
Day 65: Explain
Learning task: Independent check: What do fins help fish do? Write two sentences using evidence from your observations or the passage.
Week 14: Animal survival needs
Read: Animals need water and food. Many also need shelter and space. Different habitats supply these needs in different ways.
Day 66: Explore
Learning task: Read the passage and answer: Name three needs of animals.
Day 67: Observe
Learning task: Find two facts in the reading. Draw one fact and label it.
Day 68: Predict
Learning task: Make a prediction about this topic and explain why you think it may happen.
Day 69: Investigate
Learning task: Observe or model: Draw a habitat and label food, water, and shelter. Record what you notice, not what you hoped would happen.
Day 70: Explain
Learning task: Independent check: Name three needs of animals. Write two sentences using evidence from your observations or the passage.