Canadian Curriculum · Grade 1 Science

Grade 1 Science Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A full-year Grade 1 Science lesson plan aligned to the Ontario curriculum, adaptable to other provinces. Week-by-week lessons for 1, 2 or 3 days a week from September to August, covering materials, states of matter, heating and cooling, light and sound, force and motion, animals, plants, classification, ecosystems, Earth’s resources, human impacts, weather, astronomy and engineering practices.

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Grade 1 Science learning map

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1 day/week · steady pace2–3 days/week · guided practice
September · Materials & Comparing

Grade 1 Science — September Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
September 1st week
(Science)		Materials & Comparing 1: Classify objects by textureMaterials & Comparing 1: Classify objects by textureMaterials & Comparing 1: Classify objects by texture 2: Long and short
September 2nd week
(Science)		Materials & Comparing 2: Long and shortMaterials & Comparing 2: Long and short 3: Sort objects by textureMaterials & Comparing 3: Sort objects by texture 4: Light and heavy
September 3rd week
(Science)		Materials & Comparing 3: Sort objects by textureMaterials & Comparing 4: Light and heavyMaterials & Comparing 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
September 4th week
(Science)		Materials & Comparing 4: Light and heavy 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizMaterials & Comparing 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizMaterials & Comparing Applied Practice Task
October · States of matter & Heating and cooling

Grade 1 Science — October Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
October 1st week
(Science)		States of matter & Heating and cooling 1: Classify solids and liquidsStates of matter & Heating and cooling 1: Classify solids and liquidsStates of matter & Heating and cooling 1: Classify solids and liquids 2: Changes caused by heating and cooling
October 2nd week
(Science)		States of matter & Heating and cooling 2: Changes caused by heating and coolingStates of matter & Heating and cooling 2: Changes caused by heating and cooling 3: Identify solids and liquidsStates of matter & Heating and cooling 3: Identify solids and liquids 4: Heating and cooling — Review
October 3rd week
(Science)		States of matter & Heating and cooling 3: Identify solids and liquidsStates of matter & Heating and cooling 4: Heating and cooling — ReviewStates of matter & Heating and cooling 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
October 4th week
(Science)		States of matter & Heating and cooling 4: Heating and cooling — Review 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizStates of matter & Heating and cooling 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizStates of matter & Heating and cooling Applied Practice Task
November · Light and sound & Force and motion

Grade 1 Science — November Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
November 1st week
(Science)		Light and sound & Force and motion 1: More light or less lightLight and sound & Force and motion 1: More light or less lightLight and sound & Force and motion 1: More light or less light 2: Push and pull
November 2nd week
(Science)		Light and sound & Force and motion 2: Push and pullLight and sound & Force and motion 2: Push and pull 3: Investigate shadowsLight and sound & Force and motion 3: Investigate shadows 4: Investigate pushes and pulls
November 3rd week
(Science)		Light and sound & Force and motion 3: Investigate shadowsLight and sound & Force and motion 4: Investigate pushes and pullsLight and sound & Force and motion 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
November 4th week
(Science)		Light and sound & Force and motion 4: Investigate pushes and pulls 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizLight and sound & Force and motion 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizLight and sound & Force and motion Applied Practice Task
December · Animals

Grade 1 Science — December Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
December 1st week
(Science)		Animals 1: What do animals need to survive?Animals 1: What do animals need to survive?Animals 1: What do animals need to survive? 2: How do animals use their body parts?
December 2nd week
(Science)		Animals 2: How do animals use their body parts?Animals 2: How do animals use their body parts? 3: Compare young living things to their parentsAnimals 3: Compare young living things to their parents 4: Match animals to their parents
December 3rd week
(Science)		Animals 3: Compare young living things to their parentsAnimals 4: Match animals to their parentsAnimals 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
December 4th week
(Science)		Animals 4: Match animals to their parents 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizAnimals 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizAnimals Applied Practice Task
The learning framework

Anatomy of a focused lesson

Each session moves from a clear focus to guided practice and a quick check for understanding.

10 minutes

Wonder and question

Start with a real-world question or demonstration that connects the week’s Grade 1 topic to everyday life.

25 minutes

Explore and explain

Investigate the idea with visuals and simple experiments, then explain what was observed using key vocabulary.

10 minutes

Check for understanding

Finish with a short exit task so the tutor knows exactly what to revisit next lesson.

Student learning toolkit

Resources for Grade 1 Science

Concept lessons

Clear explanations of each Grade 1 science topic in the order your child meets it at school.

Concept reviews

Concept reviews at the end of each chapter to consolidate key ideas and vocabulary.

Lab activities & quizzes

Hands-on lab activities and quizzes matched to each week of the plan.

Progress notes

Regular feedback for parents on strengths, gaps and next steps.

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