Education Week

Aligned Science Curriculum, Better Scores? Research Finds a Connection

Clarification: This story has been updated to clarify the nature of the organization WestEd. Using an elementary curriculum aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards improved students’ science ...
Long Island Press

Bethpage first graders take a journey through space with Starlab

First graders across all Bethpage elementary schools have been blasting off into a world of wonder this month, exploring the Starlab with Chris Pollatos, Director of Science. Bethpage Union Free ...
Long Island Press

Hillside Grade School first graders vote on their favorite apple

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 — such ...
The Advocate

First graders consider day and night in science class in Jackson

Students in Shauna Walters’ first grade science class at Jackson Elementary School explore why it is daytime and nighttime in different locations. Taking part in the lesson are Ivyanna Williams, ...
Green Bay Press-Gazette

What can Wisconsin first-graders expect as they start this school year? We asked the experts: former first-graders

Incoming first-graders offered advice to students starting first grade this year. Many students said they were nervous on their first day but made friends quickly. Reading, math and making friends ...
WTVY

WCCD hosts health sciences clinic for Wiregrass 1st graders

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Wallace Community College-Dothan invited Wiregrass area first graders to its campus to introduce them to the superheroes of the health field. The Health Sciences Simulation ...