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

Yes. StudyPug covers every Wyoming 1st grade science strand, including life cycles, weather, and properties of matter, so your child can find the exact topic they are working on and get clear explanations right away.

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

Most video lessons run between three and eight minutes, keeping them short enough to hold a young learner's attention. Your child can pause, rewind, and rewatch as many times as needed before moving to the practice questions.

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

Wyoming administers the WY-TOPP Science assessment, but it is not given in 1st grade. Students in later grades are assessed, so 1st grade is a great time to build the foundations that those tests will measure.

Can my child use StudyPug on a tablet or phone?

Yes. StudyPug works on tablets, phones, and computers, so your 1st grader can practice Wyoming science topics at home, on the go, or wherever is most convenient for your family.

Can I try StudyPug before paying?

Yes. StudyPug offers free sample lessons so you can explore the content before committing. If you subscribe and are not satisfied, there is a 30-day money-back guarantee so there is no risk in giving it a try.

WY 1st Grade Science Curriculum

Help your 1st grader keep up with Wyoming science class. StudyPug covers every strand your child learns at school, from living things to weather and motion.

WY 1st Grade Science Curriculum

IDStandardStudyPug Topic

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 Wyoming science

Wyoming follows the Wyoming Science Content Standards, which organize learning around life science, physical science, and earth and space science. In 1st grade, students explore classification and survival needs, plant and animal life cycles, properties and changes of matter, motion, light and sound, daily patterns, weather, and local ecosystems. StudyPug provides lessons, practice problems, and step-by-step video explanations that follow these strands so students can move at their own pace.

Strands: STEM Skills, Engineering Design, Classification, Survival Needs, Life Cycles, Plants, Animals, Properties, Changes, Motion, Light and Sound, Daily Patterns, Weather, Natural Resources, and Local Ecosystems
Step-by-step video lessons for every 1st grade science topic
Practice problems with instant feedback after each lesson
Content aligned to Wyoming Science Content Standards

Curriculum topics by strand

Browse lessons and practice problems organized by strand and aligned to Wyoming Science Content Standards.

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Wyoming 1st Grade Science Topics

STEM Skills and Engineering Design - introduces the practices of asking questions, planning investigations, and working through the engineering design process.
Classification, Survival Needs, and Life Cycles - covers how living things are grouped, what plants and animals need to survive, and how organisms grow and change over time.
Plants and Animals - examines structures, behaviors, and adaptations of common plants and animals.
Properties, Changes, and Motion - explores observable properties of materials, how matter can change, and how objects move.
Light and Sound - investigates how light and sound travel and how they can be observed and measured.
Daily Patterns, Weather, and Natural Resources - looks at patterns in the sky, local weather conditions, and how natural resources support living things.
Local Ecosystems and Traditional Knowledge - connects students to the plants, animals, and relationships in Wyoming ecosystems, including perspectives drawn from traditional knowledge.
Foundation Review, Challenge Zone, and Smart Recommendations - supports differentiated learning by reviewing earlier concepts, extending understanding, and guiding students to the right next step.

How StudyPug Helps Wyoming 1st Grade Science Students

When a 1st grader gets stuck on a concept like life cycles or the properties of matter, StudyPug gives them a short video lesson followed by practice problems with instant feedback. If they answer incorrectly, step-by-step solutions show exactly where the reasoning went wrong. You can explore all of this through our grade 1 science help course, which covers every major strand in the Wyoming curriculum.

Students who want to look ahead can start exploring the wy grade 2 science curriculum at any time, and families who want to fill in gaps from earlier learning can revisit the wy kindergarten science curriculum. This flexibility lets every student move at the pace that works best for them.

Aligned to Wyoming 1st Grade Science Curriculum

All StudyPug lessons for 1st grade science are built around the Wyoming Science Content Standards, which draw on Next Generation Science ideas to organize content into life, physical, and earth and space science strands. Every topic your child encounters in a Wyoming classroom has a matching lesson and practice set here, so what they learn on StudyPug directly supports what they are doing in school.

Written by the StudyPug Science Team

Last updated June 5, 2026

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