1st Grade Science

Standards

SEEdStandardsK-2 (2020).pdf

First Grad SEEd Standards

Science with Engineering Education Standards

First Grade USBE Core Guides

Use these documents to dig deeper into the standards.

Planning Resources

First Grade Science Curriculum Map 2020

Curriculum Map and Pacing Guide

Find pacing suggestions, vocabulary, and lesson resources

1st Grade Into Reading Connections Map

Into Reading Connections

Find connections between Into Reading stories and science and social studies standards .

Grade 1 SEEd Proficiency Scales 2020-2021

Proficiency Scales

Use these to guide instruction, and assess student progress toward the standards. Links to sample assessments included.

GSD Lesson Resources

GSD Model Lessons

Phenomenon-based lessons that follow a 5E learning cycle. Each folder includes a lesson plan, student slideshow, and supporting documents.

Mystery Science

On-line science curriculum that includes open and go lessons, discussion prompts, hands-on activities, worksheets, and assessments.
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GSD Canvas Lessons

These lessons were originally created for distance learners. The lessons can easily be used in class as well.
This Canvas Google spreadsheet has links to the weekly lessons. Navigate to the 1st grade tab.

1st Grade 2025.pdf

1st Grade OER Textbook

Free PDF textbook written by Utah teachers for the SEEd standards. Find translated versions of the texts on this site.

Other Lesson Resources

Nebo School District Nearpods

These Nearpods were originally created for distance learners. They are a great resource to use with all students.

Davis SEEd Storylines

Lessons created by teachers for the SEEd Standards. Include lesson plans, slidedecks, and a student journal.

Better Lesson

Sign up for a free account. Great lesson ideas from master teachers across the county. Look for the NGSS aligned science lessons.

Wonder of Science

This website has a ton of resources, from content videos for teachers to anchor charts for specific standards.

Ideas for Literacy Integration

Science and Literacy Integration

Standards Crosswalk

Use the tabs at the bottom to find your grade level. Find areas where ELA standards naturally integrate with science standards and concepts.

NGSS-Interactive-Read-Alouds.pdf

Tradebooks

Suggested fiction and nonfiction tradebooks that align to the national science standards. This list was developed for interactive read alouds.

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