First grade light science

Light Unit for 1st Grade - books for teaching light by theFirstgraderoundup

Gummy Bear Experiment The kiddos LOVED this one...probably more so because we gave them the left over gummy bears, but it was fun to keep checking on how the gummy bears were changing through the day. We simply filled four clear, short cups with water and added in a bit of each additional ingredient. The shorter cups help for better viewing by students! For more information about this experiment, visit here! Materials ready! Get the each cup ready with the liquids and/or mixtures. Drop in a…

Light Energy Science Word Wall

Science worksheets on light and sound are valuable tools for students to develop a solid understanding of these fascinating subjects. These worksheets provide a comprehensive collection of engaging activities and exercises that cover the essential concepts of light and sound, empowering students to grasp the entity and subject with clarity and confidence. Whether you are a teacher seeking effective teaching resources or a parent looking to supplement your child's learning at home, these…

Hey everyone!!! I hope everyone is having a great start to the NEW YEAR! It's always great to have a fresh start and a clean slate. (Although, is it just me or does your new year always begin in August?) : ) One of the things that I have been working on during my winter break is our lesson plans in science. By the way, we have a brand new standard this year in science!! (AND new standards are always exciting!) Drum roll...our new standard is... LIGHTS AND SHADOWS!! I know...so fun...kind…

Hello Everyone! I know! You're probably getting tired of seeing posts about this little unit, but each year this little lesson evolves a li...

These sound experiments are fun and engaging! They're perfect science lessons for 1st graders and are aligned with NGSS for teaching sound.

First Grade Waves: Light and Sound Unit covering NGSS standards 1-PS4-1, 1-PS4-2, 1-PS4-3, and 1-PS4-4. Vocabulary, activities, and more to help you teach these standards. Learn about sound as vibrations, light as illumination, how light behaves, and communicating with light and sound.

We discussed the three buzz words transparent, translucent, and opaque. These words deal with the way the light reacts when it interacts wit...