ON Grade 1 Science Curriculum
Give your child a strong start in Grade 1 science with lessons and practice built around what Ontario classrooms teach. Every topic follows the Ontario Curriculum so learning at home matches school.
About Grade 1 Ontario science
Ontario Grade 1 science follows the Ontario Curriculum, organized around strands that introduce young learners to the living world, materials and matter, energy and movement, and the natural environment. Students explore concepts through observation, questioning, and hands-on investigation. Grade 1 is not an EQAO assessment year; provincial assessments are held in Grades 3, 6, and 9. StudyPug provides clear lessons and practice problems aligned to these strands so your child can build confidence alongside classroom learning.
- Strands covering living things, materials and matter, energy, and the natural environment
- Step-by-step lessons for every Grade 1 Ontario science topic
- Practice problems with worked examples to reinforce classroom learning
- Content aligned to the Ontario Curriculum for Grade 1 science
Curriculum topics by strand
Browse lessons and practice problems organized by strand, aligned to the Ontario Curriculum for Grade 1 science.
Ontario Grade 1 Science Topics
- Living Things: Students observe and describe characteristics of plants and animals, exploring what living things need to grow and survive.
- Materials and Matter: Young learners identify and sort materials by their properties, discovering how everyday objects are made and how materials can change.
- Energy and Movement: Students investigate how things move and explore basic concepts of forces, sound, and light in the world around them.
- Natural Environment: Learners examine seasonal changes, weather patterns, and how the environment affects plants, animals, and people.
How StudyPug Helps Ontario Grade 1 Science Students
When a Grade 1 student comes home confused about why plants need sunlight or how objects move, it helps to have a resource that explains concepts simply and clearly. StudyPug provides step-by-step lessons and practice problems matched to what Ontario classrooms teach, so parents can support their child without having to relearn the material themselves. Whether your child needs grade 1 science help on a specific strand or wants to get ahead, each topic is broken into manageable steps.
As your child grows, the same approach carries through each year. Families who want to see where the journey leads can preview the on grade 2 science curriculum to understand what comes next and how Grade 1 concepts build toward it.
Aligned to Ontario Grade 1 Science Curriculum
Every lesson and practice problem on StudyPug is built to match the Ontario Curriculum for Grade 1 science. The strands covered - living things, materials and matter, energy and movement, and the natural environment - follow the same sequence and expectations that Ontario teachers use in class, so your child is always working on the right material at the right time.
Written by the StudyPug Science Team
Last updated June 5, 2026
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