First Grade Science Activities
Browse through our first grade science activities. We have many 1st grade science activities to keep your first grader learning on the fly, all year long. From gardening to creating window constellations, you'll find our collection of first grade science activities below.
Air Magic: Learn About the Properties of Air
How do we know that air exists when we can't see it, taste it, or touch it? One way is to observe the things it does. Here's a classic experiment with a candle that will teach your chilld about some basics in aerodynamics!
Make a Butterfly Habitat
Create a habitat for a butterfly right in your own home or yard. It just takes a little patience and some butterfly knowledge to make this science wonder a success.
Gluep: Solid or Liquid?
First graders enjoy studying solids and liquids because it gives them a chance to get their hands dirty. But sometimes it can get a little predictable. Shake things up with this activity and make Gluep, a goopy substance that behaves like both a solid and a liquid!
Give Birds a Feast with This Suet Feeder
Make a bird-feeder using kitchen leftovers and bird seed, all while giving your first grader some excellent scientific practice in identifying and categorizing our feathered friends.
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.
Celery Stick Science
We humans drink water through our mouths, but what about plants? What really happens when you sprinkle that watering can? Here's a classic experiment that demonstrates how plants absorb water.
Make Homemade Ice Cream!
Enjoy a tasty summer treat without ever leaving your home! Use this activity to make homemade ice cream with your child. He'll get in some science practice, and you'll satisfy your sweet tooth!
Build a Pop Rocket
What's cooler than an explosion? Not much! This simple science experiment lets kids build their own pop rocket, with help from a basic chemical reaction. So put on your safety goggles and let her rip!
Make Sand Candles!
Extend the beach time fun into your home by making sand candles with your child!
Potato Maze: Make a Plant Obstacle Course!
This wonderful experiment is based on a simple principle: plants need light to grow. With this project, your child will watch a potato plant wind its way through a shoebox maze in search of sun, and learn about living things in the process.
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