Grade 1 Nature of Science Activities and Resources

Linked to Grade 1 Arkansas Science Frameworks

(Nature of Science Frameworks should be taught primarily through Life, Physical and Earth Science content areas. Most of these lessons and resources are posted in the appropriate content strands, but additional inquiry resources are also posted here.)

Frameworks	Lesson/Activity	Web Resources	Questions MC = Multiple Choice OR = Open Response
NS.1.1.1 Communicate observations orally, in writing, and in graphic organizers: T-charts pictographs	What is a graph? - NASA (Click on "Activities")	Inspiration & Kidspiration What's in a Graph? - AAAS
NS.1.1.2 Ask questions based on observations	What is a Conductor? - NASA (Click on "Activities")	Scientific Inquiry - BBC
NS.1.1.3 Conduct scientific investigations as a class and in teams: lab activities field studies	Common Objects Made of Minerals What Changes a Shadow's Size? - NASA (Click on "Activities") What does an engineer do? - NASA (Click on "Activities")	Beacon Learning Center - Lessons Plastics - FREE Resources TOYS - Science Toys from Common Household Materials
NS.1.1.4 Estimate and measure length and temperature using International System of Units (SI) as a class	Water & Ice - AAAS	GO Temp Activities
NS.1.1.5 Collect measurable empirical evidence as a class and in teams	Warmth of the Sun - AAAS Peanut Measurement Stations - AIMS	Data Analysis (USGS Free Data Sets) Natural Resources Data (USDA) Nature of Science - BBC
NS.1.1.6 Make predictions as a class and in teams based upon empirical evidence (e.g., predict which object is heavier)	What Does a Scientist Do? - NASA (Click on "Activities")
NS.1.1.7 Use age appropriate equipment and tools in scientific investigations (e.g., balances, hand lenses, rulers, and thermometers)	GO Temp Activities	Elementary Science - Internet 4 Classrooms
NS.1.1.8 Apply appropriate rules of safety related to daily activities		Lightning Safety - National Institute
NS.1.1.9 Apply lab safety rules as they relate to specific science lab activities (see Arkansas Lab Safety Guide)		ELEMENTARY SCIENCE SAFETY