Grade I Science

Annual Academic Calendar for Grade 1 Science

April – Introduction to Science and Observation Skills

• Theme: Exploring the World Around Us
• Concepts:
  • What is science?
  • Using the five senses to explore
  • Observing objects and their properties
• Activities:
  • Sensory exploration (touch, smell, sight)
  • Simple observations with magnifying glasses
  • Sorting objects by properties (hard/soft, big/small)
• Assessment: Identifying objects using senses

May – Living and Non-Living Things

• Theme: What is Alive?
• Concepts:
  • Difference between living and non-living things
  • Characteristics of living things (grow, need food, move)
• Activities:
  • Sorting activity (living vs. non-living)
  • Observing plants growing
  • Drawing examples of living and non-living things
• Assessment: Identifying and classifying objects

June – Plants Around Us

• Theme: Our Green Friends
• Concepts:
  • Parts of a plant (root, stem, leaves, flower)
  • Needs of plants (sunlight, water, soil)
  • Different types of plants (trees, shrubs, herbs)
• Activities:
  • Growing a plant from a seed
  • Leaf rubbing art
  • Field visit to observe different plants
• Assessment: Labeling parts of a plant

July – Animals and Their Habitats

• Theme: Understanding Animals
• Concepts:
  • Types of animals (wild, domestic, pet)
  • Homes of animals (nest, burrow, den)
  • What animals eat (herbivore, carnivore, omnivore)
• Activities:
  • Animal sounds game
  • Matching animals to their habitats
  • Feeding the right food to animal pictures
• Assessment: Sorting animals by habitat and diet

August – My Body and Its Parts

• Theme: Our Amazing Body
• Concepts:
  • External body parts and their functions
  • Five senses and their functions
  • Importance of personal hygiene
• Activities:
  • Body part identification game
  • Hygiene role play (brushing teeth, washing hands)
  • Senses exploration with real objects
• Assessment: Identifying and describing body parts

September – Food and Nutrition

• Theme: Healthy Eating Habits
• Concepts:
  • Importance of food
  • Healthy and unhealthy foods
  • Basic food groups (fruits, vegetables, dairy, grains)
• Activities:
  • Healthy food plate creation
  • Sorting healthy vs. unhealthy foods
  • Cooking simple snacks (fruit salad)
• Assessment: Identifying healthy foods

October – Air, Water, and Weather

• Theme: Elements of Nature
• Concepts:
  • Properties of air and water
  • Water cycle (simple introduction)
  • Different types of weather
• Activities:
  • Wind experiments (using fans, balloons)
  • Water cycle craft
  • Weather chart observation
• Assessment: Recognizing different weather conditions

November – Light, Sound, and Energy

• Theme: How We See and Hear
• Concepts:
  • Sources of light (sun, bulb, fire)
  • Loud and soft sounds
  • Energy in daily life
• Activities:
  • Shadow play activity
  • Sound experiments using different materials
  • Identifying natural and artificial light sources
• Assessment: Differentiating sources of light and sound

December – Safety and First Aid

• Theme: Staying Safe
• Concepts:
  • Safety rules at home, school, and on the road
  • Basic first aid (cuts, bruises)
  • Emergency contact information
• Activities:
  • Role-playing safety scenarios
  • First aid box demonstration
  • Traffic light simulation game
• Assessment: Recognizing safety rules

January – Earth and Its Resources

• Theme: Our Beautiful Planet
• Concepts:
  • Land, water, and air around us
  • Natural resources (trees, water, soil)
  • Ways to save resources
• Activities:
  • Earth model creation
  • Water conservation poster-making
  • Recycling sorting activity
• Assessment: Identifying natural resources

February – Seasons and Clothes We Wear

• Theme: Changes Around Us
• Concepts:
  • Types of seasons (summer, winter, monsoon)
  • Clothes for different weather
• Activities:
  • Dressing up for the right season
  • Season-based craft activities
  • Discussion on seasonal changes
• Assessment: Matching clothes to seasons

March – Year-End Revision and Recap

• Theme: Consolidating Learning
• Concepts:
  • Reviewing all concepts covered throughout the year
• Activities:
  • Science quiz
  • Group discussions and presentations
  • Hands-on review activities
• Assessment: Final comprehensive evaluation

Additional Learning Elements Throughout the Year:

1. Daily Science Talks: Encouraging students to share their observations from nature.
2. Hands-on Experiments: Encouraging curiosity with simple home experiments.
3. Educational Field Trips: Visits to botanical gardens, farms, or zoos.
4. Special Days:
   • Earth Day (April) – Planting activity
   • World Environment Day (June) – Recycling activities
   • Science Day (February) – Science fair projects