Science Activities and Games
Science activities to help show your child the fun side of learning! From easy science activities to more advanced science experiments, we've got you covered! Use the selector on the right to narrow your search by grade.
Go Searching for Fossils in Your Sandbox!
Dinosaur-obsessed kids - and really, are there any kids who don't get excited about dinosaurs? - will love making their own fossils to hide in the sandbox or at the beach for warm-weather excavations.
Brush Up on Science: A Toothpaste Experiment
This science experiment uses a hard-boiled egg as a pretend tooth to show reluctant brushers the importance of tooth care!
See the Science of Sound
What causes sound? Here's a quick and easy science experiment that helps to add a visual element to the science of sound.
Experiment with "Quicksand"
Quicksand is both a solid and a liquid at the same time, making it a trap to moving animals and people. In this activity, your child will make her own "quicksand" to get a feel of how it can be fluid and solid at the same time.
Make Window Constellations
Help your first grader explore the magical world of constellations by creating these special star charts from the night sky.
Make a Wind Vane!
Help your first grade scientist see which way the wind blows with this classic, homemade tool.
Explore States of Matter with Dancing Raisins
First grade science frequently includes a unit on solids, liquids, and gases. Try this silly science experiment to learn serious information about the difference between all three.
Make Rain in a Bag!
This experiment lets young learners explore the water cycle long before they can define the words precipitation, evaporation, and condensation.
Experiment with Salt Water Conductivity
Does your child know that salt water conducts electricity? This simple experiment will show how saltwater acts as a conductor to electrical currents.
Make a Sand Clock
An hour glass, sometimes called a sand glass or a sand clock, keeps time. In this activity, your child will make her own sand clock, and learn to measure the time it keeps.
