Will this help with my child's Grade 1 science homework?

Yes. StudyPug covers every Grade 1 science strand taught in Prince Edward Island schools, including life cycles, weather, and properties of materials, so your child can get clear, step-by-step help right when they need it.

How are the science lessons delivered on StudyPug?

Each topic is broken into short video lessons followed by practice problems and worked examples, making it easy for a Grade 1 student to follow along and check their understanding one concept at a time.

Is there a provincial science test for Grade 1 in Prince Edward Island?

Grade 1 is not a PEI Provincial Assessment year for science. Provincial assessments typically occur at later grade levels, so Grade 1 focuses on building foundational knowledge without a high-stakes provincial exam.

Can my child use StudyPug on a tablet or phone?

Yes. StudyPug works on tablets, phones, and desktop computers, so your Grade 1 student can practice science lessons at home, on the go, or wherever is most convenient for your family.

Can I try StudyPug before paying?

Yes. StudyPug offers free sample lessons so you can see the content before committing, and every paid plan comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee if it is not the right fit for your child.

PEI Grade 1 Science Curriculum

Give your child a strong start in Grade 1 science with lessons and practice that follow what Prince Edward Island schools teach, from living things to weather and natural resources.

PEI Grade 1 Science Curriculum

CO_IDCurriculum OutcomeStudyPug Topic

1.1STEM Skills
- Research Process, Basic steps in scientific investigation
- Data Collection, Recording observations systematically
- Safety Procedures, Lab safety and proper tool use
1.2Engineering Design
- Problem Solving, Identifying problems and testing solutions
- Materials Use, Selecting appropriate materials for tasks
2.1Classification
- Living vs Non-living, Characteristics that define life
- Plant Classification, Major plant groups and characteristics
- Animal Classification, Major animal groups and characteristics
2.2Survival Needs
- Basic Requirements, Air, water, food, shelter, space
- Habitat Types, Different environments where organisms live
2.3Life Cycles
- Growth Patterns, How different organisms grow and change
- Parent-Offspring Relations, Similarities between parents and offspring
3.1Plants
- Plant Parts, Functions of roots, stems, leaves, flowers
- Plant Responses, Reactions to light, water, touch
3.2Animals
- External Features, Body coverings, limbs, sensory organs
- Movement Types, How different animals move
4.1Properties
- Physical Properties, Observable characteristics of materials
- States of Matter, Solids, liquids, and their properties
4.2Changes
- Physical Changes, Reversible changes in materials
- Material Uses, Selecting materials for specific purposes
5.1Motion
- Types of Motion, Push, pull, speed, direction
- Simple Machines, Introduction to basic machines
5.2Light and Sound
- Light Properties, Sources, reflection, shadows
- Sound Properties, Volume, pitch, vibration
6.1Daily Patterns
- Sun Movement, Daily sun patterns
- Moon Phases, Basic moon observations
6.2Weather
- Weather Measurement, Temperature, precipitation, wind
- Seasonal Changes, Weather patterns across seasons
7.1Natural Resources
- Basic Resources, Common natural resources
- Conservation, Reducing, reusing, recycling
7.2Local Ecosystems
- Community Habitats, Local plants and animals
- Human Impact, Effects of human activity
8.1Tools
- Scientific Tools, Basic measurement instruments
- Everyday Technology, Common technological solutions
9.1Traditional Knowledge
- Indigenous Practices, Local traditional ecological knowledge
- Cultural Uses, Traditional uses of plants and animals

Grade 1 Science

About Grade 1 Prince Edward Island science

Prince Edward Island follows the Prince Edward Island Curriculum for science, building foundational knowledge through strands that span living things, physical science, and Earth science. In Grade 1, students explore survival needs, life cycles, plants, and animals alongside properties of materials, motion, light and sound, daily patterns, weather, and local ecosystems. Traditional knowledge and STEM skills, including engineering design, are woven throughout. StudyPug provides step-by-step lessons and practice problems that match every strand your child studies in class.

Strands covered: STEM Skills, Life Cycles, Plants and Animals, Properties, Motion, Light and Sound, Weather, and Local Ecosystems
Step-by-step lessons and guided practice for every Grade 1 science topic
Practice problems and worked examples aligned to the Prince Edward Island Curriculum
Progress tracking so parents can see exactly where their child needs more support

Curriculum topics by strand

Lessons and practice for every strand, aligned to the Prince Edward Island Curriculum for Grade 1 science.

Topic includes:

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Curriculum Outcome

StudyPug Topic

PEI Grade 1 Science Topics

STEM Skills and Engineering Design: hands-on inquiry, problem-solving, and the engineering design process introduced at the Grade 1 level.
Classification and Survival Needs: sorting living and non-living things and exploring what plants and animals need to survive.
Life Cycles, Plants, and Animals: the stages of growth in plants and animals common to Prince Edward Island environments.
Properties and Changes: observing and describing physical properties of everyday materials and how they can change.
Motion, Light, and Sound: exploring how objects move and how light and sound behave in the world around us.
Daily Patterns and Weather: recognizing patterns in daily and seasonal change and describing local weather conditions.
Natural Resources and Local Ecosystems: understanding the resources found in PEI environments and how living things interact within local ecosystems.
Traditional Knowledge and Tools: connecting Indigenous ways of knowing to science concepts and using basic tools for observation.

How StudyPug Helps PEI Grade 1 Science Students

When a Grade 1 student gets stuck on a science concept, StudyPug breaks it down into short, clear video lessons followed by practice problems with step-by-step explanations. A child can pause, rewatch, and try again as many times as needed, building confidence before the next school day.

Parents can follow along too. The practice problems and worked examples make it straightforward to sit beside your child, see where the confusion is, and work through it together at a comfortable pace.

Aligned to PEI Grade 1 Science Curriculum

Every lesson and practice problem on StudyPug is organized to match the strands of the Prince Edward Island Curriculum for Grade 1 science, so the content your child works through on the platform directly reflects what their teacher is covering in class.

Written by the StudyPug Science Team

Last updated June 5, 2026

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