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First Grade Science Celebration

Science Showcase and Celebration

Day 180of 180
Week 36of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

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Reflect on science learning throughout first grade

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Celebrate discoveries about God's creation

3

Share favorite science memories

4

Recognize personal growth as young scientists

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 104:24

“O Yahweh, how many are your works! In wisdom have you made them all. The earth is full of your creatures.”

— Psalm 104:24 (WEB)

Celebrates God's amazing world and our ability to learn about His creation

📦 Materials Needed

  • Science memory books
  • Certificates
  • Colored paper
  • Markers
  • Stickers
  • Camera or smartphone
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle. Explain today is a special celebration of their science journey this year. Remind them how God loves when we explore and learn about His wonderful world.

💭 Review Question: What was your favorite thing you learned about science this year?
2Teaching (8 min)

Review key science discoveries from the year, highlighting how each experiment and lesson helped students understand God's incredible design in nature.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • We learned about plants and how God makes them grow
  • We discovered amazing things about animals
  • We did cool experiments that show how smart God is
  • We learned to be curious and ask questions
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What surprised you most about science this year?
  • How does learning science help us appreciate God's creation?
  • What do you want to explore next?
3Activity: Science Memory Celebration Craft (8 min)
hands-on

Create a colorful certificate and memory page celebrating science learning

📝 Instructions:
  1. Take a large piece of colored paper
  2. Write 'First Grade Science Explorer' at the top
  3. Draw or paste a picture of your favorite science moment
  4. Decorate with stickers and drawings
  5. Share your page with a friend
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teachers help students write and decorate

Challenge: Students write full sentences about their favorite science discovery

4Closing (4 min)

Hand out official first-grade science explorer certificates

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about God through science this year?
  • What science adventure would you like to go on next?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for making such a wonderful world full of amazing things to learn about. Help us always be curious and excited to discover more about Your creation. Amen.

Coming up: Summer is a great time to keep exploring science with your family!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 18:15

“The heart of the prudent gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.”

— Proverbs 18:15 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Create a hand motion where children tap their heart, then their ear when saying the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First-grade science is about building wonder and curiosity about God's creation

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage continued scientific exploration during summer
  • Do simple experiments together
  • Take nature walks and discuss observations
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel overwhelmed sharing or might be shy about presenting

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about learning, ability to share a simple observation

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a summer science observation journal
  • Plan a family nature walk
  • Watch child-friendly science documentaries
  • Do simple kitchen science experiments

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