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Mississippi Grade 1 Science
Mississippi Grade 1 Science: explore science lessons, skill quizzes, practice tests, and standards references. Use evidence and answer explanations to guide review.
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Standards source: Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards, Mississippi Department of Education.
Grade 1 Science: Learn, Practice, and Quiz
Read a short lesson, work through its example, and try a related science-area quiz. States organize these ideas differently; use your state standards to choose what matches your class.
Physical Science
Life Science
Earth & Space
Mississippi Science by Grade
Every Mississippi science center, grade 1 through grade 8.
Start With a Practice Test
Six grade 1 science practice tests, 14 questions each, no timer, instant scoring, and a written explanation for every question. They are short enough to read aloud together in one sitting. Each one opens right here.
Mississippi Grade 1 Science Practice Test 1
Start here. A first look across every science idea for this grade.
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Mississippi Grade 1 Science Practice Test 2
Another full set across every science idea for this grade.
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Mississippi Grade 1 Science Practice Test 3
Another full set across every science idea for this grade.
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Mississippi Grade 1 Science Practice Test 4
Another full set across every science idea for this grade.
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Mississippi Grade 1 Science Practice Test 5
Another full set across every science idea for this grade.
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Mississippi Grade 1 Science Practice Test 6
Another full set across every science idea for this grade.
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Grade 1 Science Skill Quizzes
Pick one science idea, answer 8 questions, and see exactly where it broke down. Every answer comes with a short explanation written for the grown-up reading along. Each quiz opens right here.
Sound and Vibrations
A short check on sound and vibrations, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Light, Seeing, and Shadows
A short check on light, seeing objects, and shadows, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Communicating with Light and Sound
A short check on using light or sound to send a message, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Plant and Animal Parts
A short check on the parts that help plants and animals survive, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Parents, Offspring, and Growing Up
A short check on how young plants and animals grow and resemble their parents, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Patterns in the Sky
A short check on the patterns of the sun, moon, and stars, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Daylight Through the Year
A short check on how daylight changes with the seasons, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.
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Grade 1 Science Study Tools
A few minutes of review between practice tests, easy enough to do together. Both open right here.
Grade 1 Science Flashcards
All 56 words this grade is expected to know, written to be read aloud. Search the deck, filter by science area, star the tricky ones, and mark off what your child has down.
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Grade 1 Science Quick Review
Every must-know idea for this grade on one page, grouped by science area, with the vocabulary for each one.
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Mississippi Grade 1 Science Topics
These are the 26 science standards Mississippi sets for grade 1, from the 2018 Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards for Science, grouped the way the state groups them. Each one carries its official code so you can trace it straight back to the state document.
All Mississippi Grade 1 Science Standards
- L.1.1.1Doing Science
- L.1.1.2Obtain information from informational text and other
- L.1.1.3Design and conduct an experiment that shows
- L.1.1.4Seeds and Pollination
- L.1.1.5Doing Science
- L.1.2.1Life Cycles
- L.1.2.2Life Cycles
- L.1.3A.1Doing Science
- L.1.3B.1Seeds and Pollination
- L.1.4.1Explore the cause and effect relationship between
- L.1.4.2Describe how the different characteristics of plants
- L.1.4.3Create a solution for an agricultural problem
- P.1.6A.1Doing Science
- P.1.6A.2Light Through Materials
- P.1.6B.1Sound and Vibrations
- P.1.6B.2Communicating Over a Distance
- E.1.9A.1Weather Patterns
- E.1.9A.2Weather Patterns
- E.1.9A.3Construct an explanation for the general pattern
- E.1.9A.4Weather Patterns
- E.1.9B.1Land and Water on Earth
- E.1.9B.2Land and Water on Earth
- E.1.9B.3Wind and Water Shape the Land
- E.1.10.1Obtain and evaluate informational texts and other
- E.1.10.2Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact
- E.1.10.3Create a device that will collect free
Mississippi Grade 1 Science Standards
Every grade 1 science standard in the 2018 Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards for Science. If your Mississippi classroom or report card mentions a code, you will find it here with its full wording.
All Mississippi Grade 1 Science Standards
- L.1.1.1Doing ScienceConstruct explanations using first-hand observations or other media to describe the structures of different plants. Report findings using drawings, writing, or models.
- L.1.1.2Obtain information from informational text and otherObtain information from informational text and other media to describe the function of each plant part.
- L.1.1.3Design and conduct an experiment that showsDesign and conduct an experiment that shows the absorption of water and how it is transported through the plant.
- L.1.1.4Seeds and PollinationCreate a model which explains the function of each plant structure (roots, stem, leaves, petals, flowers, seeds).
- L.1.1.5Doing ScienceWith teacher support, understand that scientists are humans who use observations and experiments to learn about the natural world, including scientists who studied plants.
- L.1.2.1Life CyclesInvestigate, using observations and measurements, flowering plants as they change during the life cycle, and communicate findings with drawings, writing, or models.
- L.1.2.2Life CyclesObtain, evaluate, and communicate information through labeled drawings, the life cycle (egg, larva, pupa, adult) of pollinating insects.
- L.1.3A.1Doing ScienceConduct structured investigations to make and test predictions about what plants need to live, grow, and repair, including water, nutrients, sunlight, and space.
- L.1.3B.1Seeds and PollinationIdentify the body parts of a pollinating insect and describe how insects use these parts to gather nectar or disburse pollen.
- L.1.4.1Explore the cause and effect relationship betweenExplore the cause and effect relationship between plant adaptations and environmental changes, such as leaves turning toward the sun or trees shedding leaves.
- L.1.4.2Describe how the different characteristics of plantsDescribe how the different characteristics of plants help them to survive in distinct environments (e.g., rain forest, desert, grasslands, forests).
- L.1.4.3Create a solution for an agricultural problemCreate a solution for an agricultural problem, using an engineering design process to define the problem, design, construct, evaluate, and improve the solution.
- P.1.6A.1Doing ScienceConstruct explanations using first-hand observations or other media to describe how reflected light makes an object visible.
- P.1.6A.2Light Through MaterialsUse evidence from observations to explain how shadows form and change with the position of the light source.
- P.1.6B.1Sound and VibrationsConduct an investigation to provide evidence that vibrations create sound and that sound can create vibrations.
- P.1.6B.2Communicating Over a DistanceCreate a device that uses light and/or sound to communicate over a distance, using an engineering design process to design, construct, evaluate, and improve it.
- E.1.9A.1Weather PatternsAnalyze and interpret data from observations and measurements to describe local weather conditions, including temperature, wind, and forms of precipitation.
- E.1.9A.2Weather PatternsDevelop and use models to predict weather conditions associated with seasonal patterns and changes.
- E.1.9A.3Construct an explanation for the general patternConstruct an explanation for the general pattern of change in daily temperatures by measuring and calculating the difference between morning and afternoon temperatures.
- E.1.9A.4Weather PatternsObtain and communicate information about severe weather conditions to explain why certain safety precautions are necessary.
- E.1.9B.1Land and Water on EarthLocate, classify, and describe bodies of water (oceans, rivers, lakes, and ponds) on the Earth’s surface using maps, globes, or other media.
- E.1.9B.2Land and Water on EarthGenerate and answer questions to explain the patterns and location of frozen and liquid bodies of water on Earth using maps, globes, or other media.
- E.1.9B.3Wind and Water Shape the LandWith teacher guidance, plan and conduct a structured investigation to determine how the movement of water can change the shape of the land on Earth.
- E.1.10.1Obtain and evaluate informational texts and otherObtain and evaluate informational texts and other media to generate and answer questions about water sources and human uses of clean water.
- E.1.10.2Communicate solutions that will reduce the impactCommunicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the use and quality of water in the local environment.
- E.1.10.3Create a device that will collect freeCreate a device that will collect free water to meet a human need, using an engineering design process to construct and improve it.
Mississippi Grade 1: Math and English Too
Science is one of three Mississippi grade 1 centers. Same format, same standards-first approach, for the other two subjects.
Mississippi Grade 1 Math
Six full practice tests, printable worksheets, step-by-step lessons, and every Mississippi grade 1 math standard.
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Reading, writing, and language standards for Mississippi grade 1, broken into short skill targets with practice for each one.
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Does Mississippi test science in grade 1?
There is no state science test in grades 1 and 2; Mississippi assesses science on MAAP in grades 5 and 8 and in Biology I. The standards on this page are still what grade 1 teachers in Mississippi teach, and they are what later science testing is built on.
Which standards does grade 1 science in Mississippi follow?
Mississippi follows the 2018 Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards for Science. All 26 of this grade’s standards are listed further down this page with their official codes.
How long are the practice tests?
Each of the six practice tests has 14 questions and no timer. A first grader can work through one in about ten to fifteen minutes, and there is no clock counting down while they think.
My child cannot read the questions yet. Can we still use this?
Yes, and that is how most families use it. The questions are written short and plain so you can read them aloud, and the explanation after each answer is written for you, not for the child. It says why the right answer is right and suggests something you can try together.
Is any of this free?
Yes. Every practice test and quiz on this page is free and needs no login. Progress is saved in your own browser and nowhere else.
What is the fastest way to use this page?
Do practice test 1 together, without helping. Look at the breakdown by science area, pick the weakest one, and do that skill quiz. There are 7 quizzes, one per idea, so you can work on the shaky part instead of everything at once.
Grade 1 Science in Other States
Standards, practice tests, and quizzes for grade 1 science in every state and Washington, D.C.
Start With One Practice Test
Grade 1 is a building year for science in Mississippi. Read a short practice test together, review the answer explanations, and choose one idea to explore next.
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Mississippi Grade 1 Science: study questions
How should I choose a Grade 1 science study target?
Start with the course or standards reference for this state. Explain one idea before doing its related practice, then use the feedback to decide what needs another example.
Are these activities official state assessments?
These are independently published learning resources. A practice score does not predict or replace an official state score. Use the directions in each activity and consult your school for official testing and accommodation rules.
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