Physical Science Teaching Resources for 1st Grade
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Properties of Materials Beanbag Toss Game - Describing Matter
Explore and describe the properties of materials with an exciting beanbag toss game.
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Forms of Energy (Heat, Light and Sound) Worksheet
Identify different forms of energy with this cut and paste worksheet.
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Where is the Dinosaur? - Positional Words - Differentiated Worksheets
Use this set of differentiated worksheets to practice positional words (prepositions).
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Uses of Materials Sorting Activity
Explore the materials objects are made of with a fun sorting activity for students.
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Describing Matter – Word Wall (Illustrated)
Help your students learn to describe matter using physical properties with an illustrated matter word wall.
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Observable Properties of Matter - Interactive Game
Practice observing the properties of matter with an engaging science game for kindergarten students.
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Observable Properties of Matter Cut and Paste Worksheets
Practice sorting objects based on observable properties with a pair of printable cut and paste worksheets.
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Sound Energy Sources Cut and Paste Worksheet
Teach your students all about sound energy sources using this cut-and-paste sorting worksheet.
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Observing Matter Activities - Differentiated Scavenger Hunts
Host an engaging science scavenger hunt to introduce your primary students to the observable properties of matter.
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Observing Matter – Edible Science Experiment
Discover the observable properties of matter with an exciting edible science experiment!
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Sound Energy Project (Rubber Band Musical Instruments)
Use this sound energy experiment to help your students visualize sound using everyday items.
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Sound Research Science Experiment for Kids
Immerse your students in an auditory adventure, exploring sound energy with this engaging experiment.
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Let the Sun Shine In! - Worksheet
A worksheet to use when exploring the sun as a light source.
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Describing Matter Properties Worksheet Pack (1-2)
Observe and describe examples of matter with a Matter Properties Worksheet Pack.
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Properties of Matter Graphic Organizer Pack
Use printable graphic organizers to help your students record what they have learned about the different properties of matter.
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States of Matter Word Search - K-2
Use a States of Matter word search to introduce your K-2 students to new academic vocabulary.
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Sound Energy Project (Buzzing Balloons)
Engage your class with this sound energy exploration! This simple experiment will show students how sound is produced by a source and can be sensed.
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Science Experiment - Keep Me Dry
A science experiment that explores the absorptive properties of materials.
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Properties of Materials Word Wall Vocabulary
Forty-eight properties of materials vocabulary cards.
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The Energy Cycle - Worksheet
A worksheet for students to sequence the steps of the energy cycle.
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Physical Properties of Matter Poster Pack
Discover the physical properties of matter with a set of printable Properties of Matter Posters for the classroom.
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Describing Matter Interactive Game (Properties of Matter)
Practice describing matter with an engaging science game for primary grade students.
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Colors of the Rainbow Poster
Teach the order of colors in the rainbow with this classroom poster and worksheet.
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Sound Energy Mini Book
Teach your students all about sound energy sources using this 12-page mini-book.
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Sound Word Wall Vocabulary
Build academic vocabulary with a set of 28 sound vocabulary cards.
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Simple Machines Teaching Resource Pack
This 33 page simple machines resource pack includes educational posters, classroom decorations, word wall templates, page borders, worksheets and activities for you to mix and match with your class.
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Where is the Dinosaur? - Positional Words Velcro Book and Interactive Activity
Practice using position words (prepositions) with this combination match-up activity and differentiated worksheets.
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Simple Machines Sorting Activity
A fun sorting activity to use in the classroom when learning about simple machines and how they work.
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Simple Machines Display Posters
5 illustrated posters to display in the classroom when learning about simple machines.
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Balloon Rocket - Experiment
A hands-on experiment to use when investigating how energy can make things move.
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Jack and the Beanstalk (Made Differently!) PowerPoint
A 16-slide teaching presentation to use when exploring the properties of materials.
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Light Display Banner
A classroom display banner to use on your 'Light' display board.