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

Yes. StudyPug covers every strand in Connecticut's 1st grade science curriculum, including life cycles, weather, and properties of matter, so your child can find help on the exact topic their class is working on.

How are the science lessons formatted for 1st graders?

Lessons use short video explanations followed by practice problems and step-by-step worked examples, making it easy for young learners to follow along and check their understanding at their own pace.

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

Connecticut's NGSS-aligned science assessments are not administered in 1st grade. State science testing in Connecticut typically begins at later grade levels, so 1st grade is not an assessed year.

Can my child use StudyPug on a tablet or phone?

Yes. StudyPug works on tablets, phones, and computers, so your child can access their 1st grade science lessons at home, on the go, or wherever it is most convenient for your family.

Can I try StudyPug before paying?

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

CT 1st Grade Science Curriculum

Give your child the support they need to keep up with Connecticut's 1st grade science class. Lessons and practice problems cover every strand, from living things to weather and beyond.

CT 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 Connecticut science

Connecticut follows the Connecticut Science Standards, which are aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), organized around disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts. In 1st grade, students explore survival needs, life cycles, plants and animals, properties of matter, motion, light and sound, daily patterns, weather, and local ecosystems. StudyPug provides lessons and practice problems that follow each of these strands so students can work at their own pace alongside what they learn in class.

Strands: STEM Skills, Engineering Design, Classification, Survival Needs, Life Cycles, Plants, Animals, Properties, Changes, Motion, Light and Sound, Daily Patterns, Weather, Natural Resources, and Local Ecosystems
Step-by-step lessons for every 1st grade science topic
Practice problems and worked examples aligned to Connecticut Science Standards
Progress tracking and smart recommendations for parents

Curriculum topics by strand

Lessons and practice for every strand, aligned to the Connecticut Science Standards (NGSS-aligned).

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CT 1st Grade Science Topics

STEM Skills and Engineering Design: Students build foundational science and engineering practices, including asking questions, making observations, and working through the engineering design process.
Classification, Survival Needs, and Life Cycles: Students sort living things by their characteristics, explore what plants and animals need to survive, and trace the life cycles of familiar organisms.
Plants and Animals: Students investigate how plants and animals are structured, how they behave, and how their traits help them meet their needs in their environments.
Properties and Changes: Students describe and sort objects by their physical properties and observe how materials can change.
Motion, Light, and Sound: Students explore how objects move, how light travels and reflects, and how sound is produced and detected.
Daily Patterns and Weather: Students observe patterns in the sky throughout the day and track changes in weather over time.
Natural Resources and Local Ecosystems: Students learn where natural resources come from and how plants, animals, and their environment interact in local ecosystems.
Tools, Traditional Knowledge, and Review: Students use basic science tools for measurement and observation and explore how traditional knowledge contributes to understanding the natural world.

How StudyPug Helps CT 1st Grade Science Students

When your child gets stuck on a topic like life cycles or weather patterns, StudyPug lets them go back and replay a lesson as many times as they need. Each topic starts with a short video lesson and is followed by practice problems with step-by-step explanations, so they can work through it at their own pace. For families starting out, grade 1 science help is available with sample lessons you can explore before committing to a plan.

Parents can track progress through every strand and use built-in smart recommendations to know which topics need more attention. Whether your child is preparing for a class unit or catching up after a missed lesson, the content stays matched to what Connecticut classrooms are teaching.

Aligned to CT 1st Grade Science Curriculum

Every lesson on StudyPug for 1st grade science is organized to match the Connecticut Science Standards, which are aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards. This means the strands your child studies here - from engineering design to local ecosystems - follow the same sequence and expectations as their Connecticut classroom. Families planning ahead can also browse the ct grade 2 science curriculum to see what comes next.

Written by the StudyPug Science Team

Last updated June 5, 2026

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