PLEASE NOTE:
- The auto-graded version of the course is not offered by semester.
- This course is designed for a 180-day implementation period.
- Please contact us for the materials list for this course.
Primary Grade: 1
Grade Range: 1
Credit Equivalency:
Semester: 0.25 Credits (contains 45 lessons)
Full Year: 0.5 Credits (contains 90 lessons)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Science 1 extends students’ exploration of the natural world. Along the way, students practice making predictions and observations, experimenting, and using scientific tools and problem-solving skills. In this course, students investigate animals and plants, identify the basic needs of all living things, and compare and contrast plant and animal families. They examine how humans solve problems by mimicking plant and animal structures and functions. This course also introduces patterns of the sun, moon, stars, and Earth that can be predicted. Students observe and discover the properties of light and sound and learn ways to communicate with light and sound. Finally, students develop their ability to distinguish problem from solution and recognize the relationship between cause and effect. This course includes a digital Parent and Teacher Guide that supports student learning.
COURSE TOPICS
- Sounds All Around
- Animal Families
- Animal Life
- Plant Life
- Light
- The Sun, Moon, and Stars
- The Seasons
TEACHER SERVICES
All course teachers are certified, subject-area content experts. The teacher will grade student assessments and provide detailed feedback. The course teacher is available to answer student questions via email, during scheduled office hours, or by virtual appointment. The teacher will carry out documented modifications and accommodations that are applicable to the online course. Progress monitoring and supplemental material will be provided by the teacher as needed.
AUTO-GRADED COURSE
Auto-graded courses are self-paced, multimodal, and standards-aligned. Students progress independently and are assessed frequently through weekly checkpoints and Mastery Assessments. Upon submission of assessments, students receive immediate answers and feedback and can mark the completion of work via a completion button in the learning management system. These courses allow students to work at their own pace and spend the necessary time on course content to ensure mastery.