Grade 1 ScienceLessons & Games for Kids Ages 6–7
A complete, game-based grade 1 science path for homeschool and after school (Year 2 science in the UK). 10 courses, from Human Body Adventure to Materials Around Us, each with a read-aloud lesson, practice games and a quiz.
- 10 courses
- 136+ practice questions
- Ages 6–7
- first 2 courses free
10 courses in order
Grade 1 Science Courses
Open any course to see what's inside: the lesson, the games, practice questions and ideas to try at home.
- Course 1
Human Body Adventure
Explore your heart, lungs, brain, teeth, skin and more!
Science adventure · 28 questions · about 75 min
- Course 2
Living & Non-Living
Find out what makes something alive, what living things need and how they grow.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
- Course 3
Animals & Their Homes
Where animals live, how their bodies help them, and how they grow.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
- Course 4
How Plants Grow
Plant parts, what plants need and how a seed becomes a plant.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
- Course 5
Weather Watch
Sunny, rainy, windy or snowy: watch the weather and measure it.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
- Course 6
Day & Night Sky
The sun, the moon and the stars, and why we have day and night.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
- Course 7
Light & Shadows
How light travels, what it shines through and how shadows are made.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
- Course 8
Sound & Vibrations
Loud and soft, high and low: how sounds are made.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
- Course 9
Push & Pull
Pushes and pulls make things move, speed up and roll down ramps.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
- Course 10
Materials Around Us
Wood, metal, plastic and more: what things are made of and what they can do.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
Skills
Grade 1 Science Skills Covered
Every practice question is linked to a skill, so the parent dashboard can show what your child has mastered and what to practice next.
- Heart and Blood
- Lungs and Breathing
- Brain and Senses
- Digestion
- Teeth
- Bones and Muscles
- Skin
Questions from parents
Grade 1 Science: FAQ
What do kids learn in grade 1 science?
SkillBloom's grade 1 science path has 10 courses: Human Body Adventure, Living & Non-Living, Animals & Their Homes, How Plants Grow, Weather Watch, Day & Night Sky, Light & Shadows, Sound & Vibrations, Push & Pull and Materials Around Us. Each one has a read-aloud lesson, hands-on games or experiments and a quiz.
What age is grade 1?
Grade 1 is usually for kids ages 6–7. In the UK that is Year 2, and in Australia it is Year 1. Kids can also use another grade's courses for review or an extra challenge.
Is SkillBloom grade 1 science free?
The first courses in every subject (first 2 courses) are free with a parent account. SkillBloom Premium unlocks all 10 grade 1 science courses and every other subject.
Can I use this as a grade 1 science homeschool curriculum?
Yes. The courses follow the topics most curricula teach in 1st grade, in a sensible order. Kids learn on their own with voice support, and the parent dashboard and planner show progress and the skills that need more practice.
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