Grade 1 Science Weeks 17–18: Student Textbook
Ten days of science reading, observation, safe investigations, and evidence-based explanations. Ask an adult before conducting an activity.
Week 17: Weather observations
Read: Weather includes temperature, wind, clouds, and precipitation. We can observe the sky and record changes over several days.
Day 81: Explore
Learning task: Read the passage and answer: Name three things we can observe about weather.
Day 82: Observe
Learning task: Find two facts in the reading. Draw one fact and label it.
Day 83: Predict
Learning task: Make a prediction about this topic and explain why you think it may happen.
Day 84: Investigate
Learning task: Observe or model: Make a five-day weather chart. Record what you notice, not what you hoped would happen.
Day 85: Explain
Learning task: Independent check: Name three things we can observe about weather. Write two sentences using evidence from your observations or the passage.
Week 18: Scientific questions and evidence
Read: A scientist asks a question, makes a prediction, observes carefully, and records results. Evidence helps us explain what happened.
Day 86: Explore
Learning task: Read the passage and answer: Why do scientists record observations?
Day 87: Observe
Learning task: Find two facts in the reading. Draw one fact and label it.
Day 88: Predict
Learning task: Make a prediction about this topic and explain why you think it may happen.
Day 89: Investigate
Learning task: Observe or model: Plan a safe test of which paper towel absorbs more water, with adult help. Record what you notice, not what you hoped would happen.
Day 90: Explain
Learning task: Independent check: Why do scientists record observations? Write two sentences using evidence from your observations or the passage.