First Grade Science Vocabulary

Science is an awe-inspiring subject that encompasses many topics from astronomy to earth science. Faced with the vast array of first grade science terminology that is used, students can gain a comprehensive understanding of science by making connections between first grade science vocabulary and real life contexts. Read More Read Less

Pairing first grade science games with a number of first grade spelling lists along with targeted science worksheets and automated testing allows students to make the vital connection between science and application. The activities are designed to instill an understanding of the word definitions through quizzing, drilling, and repetition. Familiarity with a term’s spelling and meaning plays an important role in understanding its function in science and linkages to other areas.

The following games are recommended for 1st Grade Science Vocabulary Lists.

Which Initial Sound? allows students to practice recognizing the initial sound in a word.

Play Which Initial Sound? with a 1st Grade science list.

Word Unscramble provides practice unscrambling letters to form words.

Play Word Unscramble with a 1st Grade science list.

Alphabetize gives students practice putting words into alphabetical order.

Play Alphabetize with a 1st Grade science list.