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

Yes. Find the topic in the list above, work through the lesson, then practice with similar problems to reinforce what your child learned in class.

Is there a statewide science test for 1st graders in Missouri?

Missouri's science assessments through MAP begin in later grades. 1st grade science builds the foundation students will need for those future tests.

Does the content follow Missouri's science standards?

Yes. All 1st grade science topics are aligned to the Missouri Learning Standards so your child is studying exactly what their school covers.

Can my child use StudyPug on a tablet or phone?

Yes. StudyPug works on computers, tablets, and phones. Your child can access lessons and practice problems from any device, anytime.

Can I try StudyPug before paying?

Yes. You can explore topics and try sample lessons for free. Subscribe when you are ready to unlock full access to all lessons and practice problems.

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

Yes. Find the topic in the list above, work through the lesson, then practice with similar problems to reinforce what your child learned in class.

Is there a statewide science test for 1st graders in Missouri?

Missouri's science assessments through MAP begin in later grades. 1st grade science builds the foundation students will need for those future tests.

Does the content follow Missouri's science standards?

Yes. All 1st grade science topics are aligned to the Missouri Learning Standards so your child is studying exactly what their school covers.

Can my child use StudyPug on a tablet or phone?

Yes. StudyPug works on computers, tablets, and phones. Your child can access lessons and practice problems from any device, anytime.

Can I try StudyPug before paying?

Yes. You can explore topics and try sample lessons for free. Subscribe when you are ready to unlock full access to all lessons and practice problems.

Missouri

1st Grade Science

Missouri 1st Grade Science Curriculum

Lessons and practice for every 1st grade science topic. Aligned to Missouri Learning Standards so your child keeps up with what school teaches.

Missouri 1st Grade Science Curriculum | StudyPugHelp

ID	Standard	StudyPug Topic
1.1	STEM Skills:	Research Process, Basic steps in scientific investigation Data Collection, Recording observations systematically Safety Procedures, Lab safety and proper tool use

1.2

Engineering Design:

Problem Solving, Identifying problems and testing solutions

Materials Use, Selecting appropriate materials for tasks

2.1

Classification:

Living vs Non-living, Characteristics that define life

Plant Classification, Major plant groups and characteristics

Animal Classification, Major animal groups and characteristics

2.2

Survival Needs:

Basic Requirements, Air, water, food, shelter, space

Habitat Types, Different environments where organisms live

2.3

Life Cycles:

Growth Patterns, How different organisms grow and change

Parent-Offspring Relations, Similarities between parents and offspring

3.1

Plants:

Plant Parts, Functions of roots, stems, leaves, flowers

Plant Responses, Reactions to light, water, touch

3.2

Animals:

External Features, Body coverings, limbs, sensory organs

Movement Types, How different animals move

4.1

Properties:

Physical Properties, Observable characteristics of materials

States of Matter, Solids, liquids, and their properties

4.2

Changes:

Physical Changes, Reversible changes in materials

Material Uses, Selecting materials for specific purposes

5.1

Motion:

Types of Motion, Push, pull, speed, direction

Simple Machines, Introduction to basic machines

5.2

Light and Sound:

Light Properties, Sources, reflection, shadows

Sound Properties, Volume, pitch, vibration

6.1

Daily Patterns:

Sun Movement, Daily sun patterns

Moon Phases, Basic moon observations

6.2

Weather:

Weather Measurement, Temperature, precipitation, wind

Seasonal Changes, Weather patterns across seasons

7.1

Natural Resources:

Basic Resources, Common natural resources

Conservation, Reducing, reusing, recycling

7.2

Local Ecosystems:

Community Habitats, Local plants and animals

Human Impact, Effects of human activity

8.1

Tools:

Scientific Tools, Basic measurement instruments

Everyday Technology, Common technological solutions

9.1

Traditional Knowledge:

Indigenous Practices, Local traditional ecological knowledge

Cultural Uses, Traditional uses of plants and animals

Missouri 1st Grade Science Topics

Missouri 1st grade science covers a wide range of foundational topics that spark curiosity and build observation skills. Students learn about living and nonliving things, animal and plant needs, weather and seasons, properties of materials, and patterns in the sky including the sun, moon, and stars. Each of these topics is aligned to the Missouri Learning Standards for science.

How StudyPug Supports 1st Grade Science in Missouri

StudyPug provides clear, guided lessons and practice problems for every 1st grade science topic taught in Missouri classrooms. Students can work through lessons at their own pace, revisit explanations as many times as needed, and practice with problems that mirror what they see in school.

Lessons aligned to Missouri Learning Standards
Practice problems with step-by-step explanations
Accessible on any device — phone, tablet, or computer
Available anytime for homework help or extra practice

Building Science Skills Early in Missouri

1st grade science in Missouri lays the groundwork for scientific thinking. Students begin to ask questions, make observations, and look for patterns in the world around them. These skills carry forward into higher grades where science becomes more complex. StudyPug helps ensure that Missouri students enter 2nd grade with a confident understanding of 1st grade science concepts.