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1st Grade Science — The Days of Creation

Day 1 — Light: God Creates Light and Separates It from Darkness

Memory Verse "And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light." — Genesis 1:3 (NIV)

Learning Objective

Students will learn that God created light on the first day and separated it from darkness, establishing day and night.

Lesson Content

On the very first day, before anything else existed, God spoke light into being. The Bible tells us, "And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light" (Genesis 1:3).

God saw that the light was good. He separated the light from the darkness. He called the light "Day" and the darkness "Night."

This teaches us that God is powerful — He can create something from nothing, just by speaking! Light was the very first thing God made because He is a God of order and goodness.

Hands-On Activity

Draw a picture showing one side bright with light (day) and the other side dark (night). Write the memory verse at the top.

Discussion Questions

  • Why do you think God created light first?
  • What would the world be like without light?
  • How does light help us every day?
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