Welcome to Grade 1

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BACK TO MAIN TK–5 PAGE

Amplify Science California is so effective you can cover 100% of the NGSS in half the time of other programs.

You can breathe a sigh of relief knowing all you need is:

  • 66 days per year
  • 2 lessons per week
  • 45 minutes per lesson
Collage of four images: two children with a globe, a stylized earth graphic at night, a hand holding a spatula over an egg and objects, and a miniature room setup with lighting.

What students learn

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Lauren Learner loves science. Watch this video to find out what she learns in first grade. >

When you’re ready:

  • Find a summary of each unit below including each unit’s student role and anchor phenomenon.
  • Click on the orange “See how the unit works” link to download a helpful Unit Guide. These guides make great companions to busy reviewers looking for a big-picture understanding of how each unit works.

 

  • Units at a glance

How teachers teach

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Tom Teacher feels confident delivering 3-D instruction with our resources by his side. Watch this video to learn more. >

When you’re ready:

  • Scroll down and take a closer look at your classroom resources.
  • Click on the orange links below each component to see grade-specific samples.

 

  • Classroom resources for instruction

Navigating the program

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Watch this video showing you how to navigate our digital platform. Then following the instructions below. >

    • Click the orange button below to access the platform.
    • Choose the resources you’d like to review.
    • Pick your grade level from the drop-down menu.
    • Scroll down to find additional grade-level resources.

 

Access the digital platform now

 

Teacher's Guide

[VIDEO] TG Walkthrough

Watch this video to get familiar with the organization of our printed TG.

Unit Guide

[Grade 1] Animal and Plant Defenses

Get a big picture overview of this unit with an at-a-glance view of each chapter...

Unit Guide

[Grade 1] Light and Sound

Get a big picture overview of this unit with an at-a-glance view of each chapter...

Unit Guide

[Grade 1] Spinning Earth

Get a big picture overview of this unit with an at-a-glance view of each chapter...

Components

[Grade 1] English components

Take a closer look at our grade 1 print components.

Components

[Grade 1] Spanish components

Learn more about what components are available in Spanish.

Standards

[Grade 1] NGSS Alignment

See how our program addresses 100% of the NGSS Standards.

Pilot support

[Grades K–2] Pilot support brochure

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