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

Yes. StudyPug covers every Wisconsin 1st grade science strand - from life cycles and plants to weather and properties of matter - so your child can get help on the exact topic 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 young learners can stay engaged. Each lesson targets one concept, making it easy to find help on a specific topic without sitting through a long session.

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

Wisconsin state science assessments are given in grades 4, 8, and high school - not in 1st grade. StudyPug still helps build the foundational science skills students will need as they progress through later tested grades.

Can my child use StudyPug on a tablet or phone?

Yes. StudyPug works on tablets, phones, and computers, so your 1st grader can practice Wisconsin science topics at home, in the car, or anywhere with an internet connection.

Can I try StudyPug before paying?

Yes. StudyPug offers free sample lessons so you can see how the platform works before subscribing. There is also a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can sign up with confidence and cancel if it is not the right fit.

WI 1st Grade Science Curriculum

Give your 1st grader a strong science foundation with lessons and practice problems built around what Wisconsin schools actually teach, from living things to motion and weather.

WI 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 Wisconsin science

Wisconsin follows the Wisconsin Standards for Science, organized around disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts. In 1st grade, students explore classification of living things, survival needs, life cycles, plants, and animals alongside physical science topics like properties of matter, motion, and light and sound. Earth science strands cover daily patterns, weather, and natural resources. StudyPug provides step-by-step lessons and practice problems aligned to these strands so students can build confidence at their own pace.

Strands: Engineering Design, Classification, Life Cycles, Plants, Animals, Properties, Motion, Light and Sound, Weather, and Natural Resources
Step-by-step lessons for every 1st grade Wisconsin science topic
Practice problems with instant feedback after each lesson
Aligned to the Wisconsin Standards for Science

Curriculum topics by strand

Browse 1st grade lessons and practice organized by strand, aligned to the Wisconsin Standards for Science.

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Wisconsin 1st Grade Science Topics

STEM Skills and Engineering Design: Students learn how to ask questions, plan solutions, and work through the engineering design process to solve simple problems.
Classification, Survival Needs, and Life Cycles: Students sort living and non-living things, identify what plants and animals need to survive, and explore how organisms grow and change over time.
Plants and Animals: Students investigate the structures and behaviors of plants and animals, including how they respond to their environment and meet their survival needs.
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 interact with materials.
Daily Patterns and Weather: Students track patterns in the sky, describe daily and seasonal weather changes, and use tools to measure weather conditions.
Natural Resources and Local Ecosystems: Students learn where natural resources come from, how living things depend on their environment, and how to care for local ecosystems.
Traditional Knowledge and Tools: Students explore how tools help scientists observe and measure the world, and how traditional knowledge contributes to understanding nature.

How StudyPug Helps Wisconsin 1st Grade Science Students

When a 1st grader gets stuck on a concept like light and sound or the life cycle of a plant, StudyPug offers focused video lessons and practice problems so they can work through it step by step. You can find grade 1 science help organized by topic, making it simple to zero in on exactly what your child needs. After practicing, instant feedback shows whether the answer was right and walks through the solution if it was not.

StudyPug is also designed to grow with your child. Once your student has finished 1st grade topics, you can preview what is ahead with the WI grade 2 science curriculum to stay a step ahead.

Aligned to Wisconsin 1st Grade Science Curriculum

Every lesson and practice problem on StudyPug is built around the Wisconsin Standards for Science, which follow a three-dimensional learning approach covering disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts. The 1st grade content on StudyPug maps directly to the strands Wisconsin classrooms cover - so what your child practices here matches what their teacher is working on in school.

Written by the StudyPug Science Team

Last updated June 5, 2026

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