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Wisconsin Grade 1 Science Online Center
There is no state science test in grade 1 or grade 2; the Wisconsin Forward Exam tests science in grades 4 and 8, and the high school science measure is the ACT. Grade 1 is where the habit of looking closely gets built, so this page keeps it small and hands-on: six short practice tests, 7 skill quizzes, and every Wisconsin science standard for this grade, free.
Standards source: Academic Standards, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
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Wisconsin Science by Grade
Every Wisconsin 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.
Wisconsin Grade 1 Science Practice Test 1
Start here. A first look across every science idea for this grade.
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Wisconsin Grade 1 Science Practice Test 2
Another full set across every science idea for this grade.
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Wisconsin Grade 1 Science Practice Test 3
Another full set across every science idea for this grade.
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Wisconsin Grade 1 Science Practice Test 4
Another full set across every science idea for this grade.
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Wisconsin Grade 1 Science Practice Test 5
Another full set across every science idea for this grade.
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Wisconsin 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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Wisconsin Grade 1 Science Topics
These are the 12 science standards Wisconsin sets for grade 1, from the Wisconsin Standards for Science (WSS), grouped the way the state groups them. Each one carries its official code so you can trace it straight back to the state document.
Physical Science
- SCI.PS4.A.1Sound and Vibrations
- SCI.PS4.B.1Light and Seeing Objects
- SCI.PS4.C.1People use devices to send and receive
Life Science
- SCI.LS1.A.1Plant and Animal Parts
- SCI.LS1.B.1Parents and Offspring
- SCI.LS1.D.1Animals sense and communicate information and respond
- SCI.LS3.A.1Young organisms are very much
- SCI.LS3.B.1Individuals of the same kind of plant
Earth and Space Science
- SCI.ESS1.A.1Patterns in the Sky
- SCI.ESS1.B.1Patterns in the Sky
Engineering Design
- SCI.ETS1.A.K-2A situation that people want to change
- SCI.ETS1.B.K-2Designs can be conveyed through sketches
Wisconsin Grade 1 Science Standards
Every grade 1 science standard in the Wisconsin Standards for Science (WSS). If your Wisconsin classroom or report card mentions a code, you will find it here with its full wording.
Physical Science
- SCI.PS4.A.1Sound and VibrationsSound can make matter vibrate, and vibrating matter can make sound.
- SCI.PS4.B.1Light and Seeing ObjectsObjects can be seen only when light is available to illuminate them.
- SCI.PS4.C.1People use devices to send and receivePeople use devices to send and receive information.
Life Science
- SCI.LS1.A.1Plant and Animal PartsAll organisms have external parts that they use to perform daily functions.
- SCI.LS1.B.1Parents and OffspringParents and offspring often engage in behaviors that help the offspring survive.
- SCI.LS1.D.1Animals sense and communicate information and respondAnimals sense and communicate information and respond to inputs with behaviors that help them grow and survive.
- SCI.LS3.A.1Young organisms are very muchYoung organisms are very much, but not exactly, like their parents, and also resemble other organisms of the same kind.
- SCI.LS3.B.1Individuals of the same kind of plantIndividuals of the same kind of plant or animal are recognizable as similar, but can also vary in many ways.
Earth and Space Science
- SCI.ESS1.A.1Patterns in the SkyPatterns of movement of the sun, moon, and stars, as seen from Earth, can be observed, described, and predicted.
- SCI.ESS1.B.1Patterns in the SkySeasonal patterns of sunrise and sunset can be observed, described, and predicted.
Engineering Design
- SCI.ETS1.A.K-2A situation that people want to changeA situation that people want to change or create can be approached as a problem to be solved through engineering.
- SCI.ETS1.B.K-2Designs can be conveyed through sketchesDesigns can be conveyed through sketches, drawings, or physical models, which are useful for communicating solution ideas to other people.
Wisconsin Grade 1: Math and English Too
Science is one of three Wisconsin grade 1 centers. Same format, same standards-first approach, for the other two subjects.
Wisconsin Grade 1 Math
Six full practice tests, printable worksheets, step-by-step lessons, and every Wisconsin grade 1 math standard.
Wisconsin Grade 1 English
Reading, writing, and language standards for Wisconsin grade 1, broken into short skill targets with practice for each one.
Wisconsin Grade 1 Science FAQ
Does Wisconsin test science in grade 1?
There is no state science test in grade 1 or grade 2; the Wisconsin Forward Exam tests science in grades 4 and 8, and the high school science measure is the ACT. The standards on this page are still what grade 1 teachers in Wisconsin teach, and they are what later science testing is built on.
Which standards does grade 1 science in Wisconsin follow?
Wisconsin follows the Wisconsin Standards for Science (WSS). All 12 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 Wisconsin. Take a timed test, see which area is thinnest, and fix that one before it compounds.