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

Yes. StudyPug covers every Utah SEEd 1st grade science strand, including life cycles, weather patterns, and properties of matter, so your child can get step-by-step help on exactly what their class is studying.

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

Video lessons are short and focused, typically just a few minutes each, so first graders can watch one concept at a time and move at their own pace without losing attention.

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

Utah administers the RISE science assessment at specific grade levels. First grade is not a tested year, but building strong science habits now prepares students for assessments in later grades.

Can my child use StudyPug on a tablet or phone?

Yes. StudyPug works on tablets, phones, laptops, and desktop computers, so your first grader can practice science lessons at home, on the go, or wherever it is most convenient.

Can I try StudyPug before paying?

Yes. StudyPug offers free sample lessons so you can see how it works before committing, and every paid plan includes a 30-day money-back guarantee if it is not the right fit.

Utah 1st Grade Science Curriculum

Give your child step-by-step science lessons that match exactly what Utah first graders learn in class, from living things and their needs to light, sound, and weather patterns.

Utah 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 Utah science

Utah first grade science follows the Utah SEEd (Science with Engineering Education) standards, organized around phenomena-based learning with strands covering life science, physical science, and earth science. This course works through survival needs, life cycles, plants, animals, properties of matter, motion, light and sound, daily patterns, weather, natural resources, and local ecosystems, alongside STEM skills and engineering design. StudyPug provides lessons, practice problems, and step-by-step explanations for every strand.

Strands: STEM skills, engineering design, life cycles, plants, animals, properties of matter, motion, light and sound, weather, and local ecosystems
Lessons and step-by-step explanations for every 1st grade Utah SEEd topic
Practice problems and guided practice aligned to Utah SEEd standards
Smart recommendations and parent assignments to track progress

Curriculum topics by strand

Lessons and practice for every strand in the Utah SEEd 1st grade science curriculum.

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Utah 1st Grade Science Topics

STEM Skills and Engineering Design: building habits of mind for questioning, investigating, and solving problems through structured engineering challenges.
Classification and Survival Needs: sorting living and nonliving things and identifying what plants and animals need to survive.
Life Cycles: tracing how plants and animals grow, change, and reproduce over time.
Plants and Animals: exploring structures, behaviors, and the ways organisms meet their needs in their environments.
Properties and Changes: observing and describing physical properties of materials and how matter can change.
Motion, Light, and Sound: investigating how objects move and how light and sound travel and behave.
Daily Patterns and Weather: recognizing repeating patterns in sunlight and temperature and connecting them to seasonal weather changes.
Natural Resources and Local Ecosystems: identifying resources in the environment and understanding how plants, animals, and people interact in local ecosystems.
Traditional Knowledge and Tools: connecting science practices to real-world tools and Indigenous ways of knowing about the natural world.

How StudyPug Helps Utah 1st Grade Science Students

When a first grader gets stuck on a concept like life cycles or properties of matter, StudyPug lets them replay a short video lesson as many times as they need and then try practice problems with immediate feedback. Parents can check the parent assignments dashboard to see exactly where their child needs more support. For a full look at what is covered, explore our grade 1 science help resources built for students at this level.

After finishing 1st grade topics, families can preview what comes next with the ut grade 2 science curriculum to keep learning moving forward without any gaps.

Aligned to Utah 1st Grade Science Curriculum

Every lesson and practice problem in this course is mapped to the Utah SEEd standards for 1st grade, covering the same phenomena, disciplinary core ideas, and science and engineering practices that Utah schools use. Families can also revisit earlier material through the ut kindergarten science curriculum if their child needs a foundation review before moving ahead.

Written by the StudyPug Science Team

Last updated June 5, 2026

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