Grade 1 PYP Unit 4: How The World Works – Energy Workbook & Teacher Guide

Bring your IB PYP inquiry classroom to life with this comprehensive, engaging, and ready-to-use resource designed specifically for Grade 1 students exploring the unit How The World Works.

This all-in-one workbook and teacher activity set helps young learners explore how people’s daily lives depend on different forms and sources of energy. Packed with hands-on activities, interactive stories, drawing prompts, and guided reflections, this package makes inquiry-based science effortless and exciting!

What’s Included in This Package?

• Interactive Stories & Guided Reading: Simple, age-appropriate narratives that introduce complex concepts in an accessible way.
• Hands-on Student Activities: Creative drawing prompts, matching exercises, and observation worksheets.
• Integrated Movement & Activities: “Wake Up & Shake Up” physical breaks designed to keep Grade 1 learners active and focused.
• Daily Reflections: Structured reflection journals to assess student understanding and encourage metacognition.
• Integrated Teacher Guide: Step-by-step facilitation prompts, discussion starters, and classroom setup suggestions.

Unit Alignment & Focus

• Transdisciplinary Theme: How The World Works
• Central Idea: People’s lives depend on the use of various forms of energy.
• Line of Inquiry 1: Various forms of energy (Light, Heat, Electricity).
• Line of Inquiry 2: Sources of energy (Sun, Water, Wind, etc.).
• Line of Inquiry 3: How people use energy in their everyday lives.

Why Teachers Love This Resource

• Fully PYP Aligned: Built around IB learner profiles, inquiry steps, and structured reflection.
• Zero Prep Needed: Print-and-go pages for individual work, small groups, or learning stations.
• Age-Appropriate: Tailored formatting, illustrations, and clear instructions for early primary learners.