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

Yes. StudyPug covers the same topics your child's California teacher assigns, so when your child gets stuck on a concept like light, sound, or animal structures, they can find a clear lesson and practice problems right away.

How long are the video lessons for 1st grade science?

Most video lessons run between a few minutes and about ten minutes, keeping things short enough to hold a first grader's attention. Your child can pause, rewind, and rewatch any lesson as many times as needed.

Is there a California state science test for 1st grade?

California administers the CAST (CA Science Test) at specific grade levels. 1st grade is not a CAST testing year, so there is no state science exam at this grade. Students are typically assessed in grades 5, 8, and high school.

Can my child use StudyPug on a tablet or phone?

Yes. StudyPug works on tablets, phones, and computers, so your child can watch lessons and complete practice problems whether they are at home, in the car, or anywhere else with an internet connection.

Can I try StudyPug before paying?

Yes. StudyPug offers free sample lessons so you can see the content before committing. There is also a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can subscribe with confidence and get a full refund if it is not the right fit.

CA 1st Grade Science Curriculum

Give your child a solid start in science with lessons and practice built around what California first graders study in class. Every topic follows California's NGSS-aligned curriculum.

CA 1st Grade Science Curriculum

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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

1st Grade Science

About 1st Grade California science

California follows the California Next Generation Science Standards (CA NGSS), organized around disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts. In 1st grade, students explore topics such as light and sound waves, plant and animal structures, and patterns in the sky. StudyPug supports every strand with clear video lessons, guided practice problems, and step-by-step explanations tied directly to what California schools teach.

Core strands: light and sound, plant and animal structures, and sky patterns
Video lessons taught by certified teachers for every 1st grade science topic
Practice problems and step-by-step explanations aligned to CA NGSS
Works on any device so your child can study at home or on the go

Curriculum topics by strand

Find lessons and practice for every 1st grade strand, aligned to the California Next Generation Science Standards (CA NGSS).

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CA 1st Grade Science Topics

Light and Sound: Students investigate how light and sound travel, how objects affect light, and how vibrations produce sound.
Plant and Animal Structures: Students learn how the structures of plants and animals help them survive, grow, and respond to their environment.
Patterns in the Sky: Students observe and describe patterns of the sun, moon, and stars across the day and seasons.

How StudyPug Helps California 1st Grade Science Students

When a first grader gets stuck on a concept, they can open StudyPug and find a short, clear video lesson on that exact topic. Certified-teacher instruction walks through each idea step by step, and practice problems let students check their understanding right away. Explore our grade 1 science help to see the full set of topics available.

StudyPug also makes it easy to look ahead or review earlier material. If your child needs a refresher from kindergarten or wants a preview of what comes next, you can browse the ca kindergarten science curriculum or the ca grade 2 science curriculum at any time.

Aligned to CA 1st Grade Science Curriculum

Every lesson and practice problem in StudyPug's 1st grade science content is built around the California Next Generation Science Standards (CA NGSS). That means the topics your child sees on StudyPug match what their California teacher is covering in class, so there are no surprises and no gaps.

Written by the StudyPug Science Team

Last updated June 5, 2026

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