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

Yes. Find the topic your child is working on, follow the step-by-step lesson, then practice with similar problems to build confidence.

Is there a state science test for 1st grade in North Dakota?

North Dakota's NDSA science testing begins in later grades. 1st grade science builds the foundational skills students will need for those assessments.

Is this aligned to what North Dakota 1st graders are taught in school?

Yes. All topics follow North Dakota science standards, so your child gets help that matches exactly what their teacher is covering in class.

Can my child use this 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 for full access to all 1st grade science content.

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

Yes. Find the topic your child is working on, follow the step-by-step lesson, then practice with similar problems to build confidence.

Is there a state science test for 1st grade in North Dakota?

North Dakota's NDSA science testing begins in later grades. 1st grade science builds the foundational skills students will need for those assessments.

Is this aligned to what North Dakota 1st graders are taught in school?

Yes. All topics follow North Dakota science standards, so your child gets help that matches exactly what their teacher is covering in class.

Can my child use this 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 for full access to all 1st grade science content.

North Dakota

1st Grade Science

North Dakota 1st Grade Science Curriculum

Lessons and practice for every 1st grade science topic. Aligned to North Dakota Mathematics Content Standards and what ND schools teach in Grade 1.

North Dakota 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

North Dakota 1st Grade Science Topics

North Dakota 1st grade science covers a wide range of foundational topics designed to spark curiosity and build scientific thinking. Students in North Dakota learn about the natural world, including plants, animals, weather, and the properties of materials. StudyPug's lessons are organized to match exactly what students encounter in North Dakota classrooms.

How StudyPug Supports 1st Grade Science in North Dakota

StudyPug gives North Dakota families an easy way to support 1st grade science learning at home. Every lesson is broken into clear, manageable steps so young learners can follow along without feeling overwhelmed. Students can revisit a lesson as many times as they need until the concept clicks.

Lessons matched to North Dakota Grade 1 science standards
Simple explanations designed for early learners
Practice problems after every lesson to reinforce understanding
Accessible on any device at any time
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Building Science Skills for Future Grades

The science skills North Dakota students build in 1st grade form the foundation for everything they will study in 2nd grade and beyond. Topics like observing patterns in nature, understanding living systems, and exploring physical properties of objects prepare students for more advanced science concepts in later years. StudyPug helps ensure no 1st grader in North Dakota falls behind.