1st Grade Investigating Resources

Engage in an interactive examination of matter, emphasizing its characteristics, states, and changes. Learners will develop a comprehensive understanding of how matter behaves and transitions between states, laying the groundwork for more advanced scientific investigations.

Explore measurement techniques using scientific tools, including comprehension of units and tool selection for various measurements. Understand experimental design elements, enhancing knowledge of scientific investigation processes.

Examine the fundamental aspects of scientific inquiry, focusing on observation, experimentation, and theory development. Strengthen understanding of scientific methods and practices and learn how to apply these concepts in experiments to achieve reliable and accurate outcomes.

Explore the fundamental principles of matter and substances by identifying and categorizing materials based on their properties. Develop the ability to predict and analyze physical characteristics, enhancing understanding of chemistry and material science concepts.

Analyze the complexities of graphing functions by understanding key features such as holes and asymptotes. Develop a comprehensive knowledge of how these elements influence function behavior, fostering skills to effectively interpret and evaluate complex graphical data.

Explore geometric translations, focusing on the properties of congruence that remain consistent during these transformations. Develop the ability to identify congruent figures and understand the relationship between corresponding points. Learn techniques to recognize and avoid common errors associated with translations, enhancing spatial reasoning and geometric comprehension.

Investigate the extraordinary resilience of tardigrades, emphasizing their capability to endure extreme radiation, temperatures, and the vacuum of space through cryptobiosis. Learners will gain insights into the biological adaptations of tardigrades and explore potential applications for human advantage, such as bioengineering plants for space exploration.

Explore comets, meteors, and asteroids by detailing their characteristics, orbits, and visibility from Earth. Gain insights into distinguishing between these celestial bodies and understanding their movement within the solar system.

Investigate the enthralling stages of life cycles in both plants and animals, with a focus on metamorphosis processes experienced by frogs and butterflies. Gain a thorough understanding of these life cycles, enhancing the ability to identify and describe the transformational stages in various species.

Examine how fossils form, the various types found, and the complex processes that ensure their preservation. Gain insight into how fossils reveal details about extinct species while trace fossils help uncover behavioral patterns of ancient organisms.