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Virginia Grade 1 Science
Virginia 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: K-12 Standards & Instruction, Virginia 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
Virginia Science by Grade
Every Virginia 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.
Virginia Grade 1 Science Practice Test 1
Start here. A first look across every science idea for this grade.
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Virginia Grade 1 Science Practice Test 2
Another full set across every science idea for this grade.
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Virginia Grade 1 Science Practice Test 3
Another full set across every science idea for this grade.
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Virginia Grade 1 Science Practice Test 4
Another full set across every science idea for this grade.
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Virginia Grade 1 Science Practice Test 5
Another full set across every science idea for this grade.
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Virginia 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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Virginia Grade 1 Science Topics
These are the 8 science standards Virginia sets for grade 1, from the Science Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools, 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 Virginia Grade 1 Science Standards
- 1.1The student will demonstrate an understanding
- 1.2Doing Science
- 1.3Describing and Sorting Materials
- 1.4Doing Science
- 1.5Doing Science
- 1.6Doing Science
- 1.7Weather Patterns
- 1.8Doing Science
Virginia Grade 1 Science Standards
Every grade 1 science standard in the Science Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools. If your Virginia classroom or report card mentions a code, you will find it here with its full wording.
All Virginia Grade 1 Science Standards
- 1.1The student will demonstrate an understandingThe student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific and engineering practices.
- 1.2Doing ScienceThe student will investigate and understand that objects can move in different ways.
- 1.3Describing and Sorting MaterialsThe student will investigate and understand that objects are made from materials that can be described by their physical properties.
- 1.4Doing ScienceThe student will investigate and understand that plants have basic life needs and functional parts that allow them to survive.
- 1.5Doing ScienceThe student will investigate and understand that animals, including humans, have basic life needs that allow them to survive.
- 1.6Doing ScienceThe student will investigate and understand that there is a relationship between the sun and Earth.
- 1.7Weather PatternsThe student will investigate and understand that there are weather and seasonal changes.
- 1.8Doing ScienceThe student will investigate and understand that natural resources can be used responsibly.
Virginia Grade 1: Math and English Too
Science is one of three Virginia grade 1 centers. Same format, same standards-first approach, for the other two subjects.
Virginia Grade 1 Math
Six full practice tests, printable worksheets, step-by-step lessons, and every Virginia grade 1 math standard.
Open the math center →Virginia Grade 1 English
Reading, writing, and language standards for Virginia grade 1, broken into short skill targets with practice for each one.
Open the English center →Virginia Grade 1 Science FAQ
Does Virginia test science in grade 1?
There is no state science test in grade 1 or grade 2; Science Standards of Learning tests are administered in grades 5 and 8 and as a high school end-of-course test. The standards on this page are still what grade 1 teachers in Virginia teach, and they are what later science testing is built on.
Which standards does grade 1 science in Virginia follow?
Virginia follows the Science Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools. All 8 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 Virginia. Read a short practice test together, review the answer explanations, and choose one idea to explore next.
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Virginia 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.
Official source ↗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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