Build your first grader's understanding of physical, life, and earth science with this full-color activity book! Engaging reading selections, activities, and hands-on projects will motivate your child to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards. The simple hands-on activities help your child understand and retain science concepts in a memorable way.Each lesson includes reading selections and activities that focus on one science concept, covering the following first grade topics: Physical ScienceSoundLightShadowsTechnologyLife ScienceLeavesAnimals and EggsMothers and BabiesBirdsInsectsSpace and Earth ScienceNight SkyOur SunSeasonsEnvironment and Ecology ScienceUses of WoodEarth MaterialsRecyclingEngineering and DesignToolsIdeal for practice at home and classroom enrichment, Skill Sharpeners: Science: provides practice of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skillsoffers striking photography and scientific illustrations to help children connect science to the real worldis based on Next Generation Science Standards and state science standardsincludes an answer keyEvery Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Science Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for teaching life, earth, and physical scienceSample pacing guide to complete lessons and activitiesTeaching suggestions for studying the scientific method and graphic organizers for learning vocabularyExtension activities that include science journals, additional background information, and hands-on activities to connect children's learning.