1st Grade Science Games
Free science games for 1st Grade (ages 6–7), each with a suggested starting level. Matched to the Common Core.
Planets, the Sun, the Moon and space facts.
Start with: Space cadetMammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish or insect?
Start with: 4 groupsLearn the 7 continents, the 5 oceans and big world facts.
Start with: ContinentsSenses, organs, bones and healthy habits.
Start with: Body parts & sensesStates of matter, changes of state and the water cycle.
Start with: Solid, liquid or gas?Parts of a plant, seeds, pollination and photosynthesis.
Start with: Parts of a plantGuess the country from its flag, from famous flags to tricky lookalikes.
Start with: EasyTen new trivia questions every day, plus practice quizzes.
Start with: Easy (ages 5–7)Click the map to find continents, countries, states and regions.
Start with: Continents and oceans🇺🇸 Common Core: 1st Grade science
- 1-ESS1-1 Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.
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Science in 1st Grade
In 1st Grade children become more confident readers and start working with bigger numbers. These games turn the key 1st Grade skills into fun ten-question challenges.
- Look things up together after a game. Find the countries on a map or the planets in a book.
- Ask “why?” questions. Why is a whale a mammal? Why is Venus so hot?
- Connect facts to real life: spot birds, insects and reptiles on your next walk.
Frequently asked questions
What science should my child know in 1st Grade?
In 1st Grade, children explore living things, materials, the Earth and space, and how things work, asking questions and testing ideas. Games like these make the key facts and vocabulary stick.
Are these 1st Grade science games free?
Yes. Every game is free to play in the browser, with no download and no sign-up needed.
Which level should a 1st Grade child start on?
Each game on this page shows a suggested starting level for 1st Grade. Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
Extra help with 1st Grade science
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