The research, from the research-and-analysis nonprofit WestEd, examines the Amplify Science 1st grade curriculum—a commercially available program designed to teach to the new standards.

First graders step firmly into the academic world, with expectations in reading, writing, math and other subjects.

How Can Light Be Seen! | 1st Grade Science Special | 28m 30s | CC Students go on a Notice and Wonder Walk to identify objects that light passes through and discuss where the light comes from.

In 2016-17, the first year of the program, Neidhardt modeled teaching the lessons, and provided professional development on the state’s new science standards.

Kindergarten is the new first grade when it comes to learning reading skills," Rodgers said. In the four basic skills, low-achieving students narrowed the achievement gap with other readers.

Hillside Grade School first graders tasted a variety of apples as the culmination of their science unit on the popular fall fruit on Oct. 2. After learning about the different parts of an apple ...