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

Yes. StudyPug covers every Maryland 1st grade science strand, including life cycles, weather, motion, and engineering design, so your child can find step-by-step help for exactly what their class is working on.

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

Most video lessons are short and focused, typically a few minutes each, so a 1st grader can watch one, try the practice problems, and move on without losing attention or falling behind.

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

Maryland administers science assessments at select grade levels, but 1st grade is not one of the tested years. Regular practice with StudyPug still builds the foundation students need as they move toward assessed grades.

Can my child use StudyPug on a tablet or phone?

Yes. StudyPug works on tablets, phones, and computers, so your child can practice 1st grade science at home, in the car, or anywhere that fits your family's schedule.

Can I try StudyPug before paying?

Yes. StudyPug offers free sample lessons so you can see how it works before committing. Every paid plan also comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee if it is not the right fit.

MD 1st Grade Science Curriculum

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

MD 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 Maryland science

Maryland follows the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), organized around disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts. In 1st grade, students explore classification, survival needs, life cycles, plants, and animals alongside physical science topics like properties, motion, and light and sound, plus earth science covering weather, natural resources, and local ecosystems. StudyPug provides lessons, practice problems, and step-by-step explanations aligned to every strand in this course.

Strands covered: STEM Skills, Engineering Design, Life Cycles, Plants, Animals, Properties, Motion, Light and Sound, Weather, and Local Ecosystems
Step-by-step lessons and guided practice for every 1st grade science topic
Practice problems and worked examples aligned to Maryland NGSS standards
Progress tracking so parents can see exactly where their child needs support

Curriculum topics by strand

Find lessons and practice problems for every 1st grade strand, aligned to Maryland's Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

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Maryland 1st Grade Science Topics

STEM Skills and Engineering Design: Students learn the engineering design process and develop hands-on problem-solving skills used across all science disciplines.
Classification, Survival Needs, and Life Cycles: Students sort living things by observable features, identify what plants and animals need to survive, and trace how organisms grow and change over time.
Plants and Animals: Students examine the structures and behaviors of plants and animals and how these help them meet their needs in different environments.
Properties and Changes: Students observe and describe the physical properties of materials and explore how materials can change.
Motion, Light, and Sound: Students investigate how objects move and how light and sound travel and affect the world around them.
Daily Patterns and Weather: Students track daily and seasonal patterns and connect weather observations to earth science concepts.
Natural Resources and Local Ecosystems: Students identify natural resources and examine the living and nonliving parts of local ecosystems.
Tools, Traditional Knowledge, Foundation Review, and Challenge Zone: Students use science tools, explore traditional knowledge of the natural world, and reinforce or extend their learning through structured review and challenge activities.

How StudyPug Helps Maryland 1st Grade Science Students

When a 1st grader gets stuck on a topic like light and sound or engineering design, StudyPug lets them watch a short video lesson, then try practice problems right away. If they need more support, worked examples walk through each step so nothing is skipped. For families starting from the very beginning, md kindergarten science curriculum covers the foundational ideas that lead into 1st grade.

Parents can track their child's progress across every Maryland NGSS strand and assign specific topics to revisit. Students who are ready to look ahead will find the same approach waiting in the md grade 2 science curriculum.

Aligned to Maryland 1st Grade Science Curriculum

Every lesson and practice problem on StudyPug is built around Maryland's adoption of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), which organize 1st grade science into life science, physical science, and earth science strands. Families looking for focused grade 1 science help can be confident the content matches exactly what Maryland classrooms are teaching.

Written by the StudyPug Science Team

Last updated June 5, 2026

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