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First Grade Science Activities and Experiments

Browse through our First Grade science activities & experiments. We have many First Grade science activities to keep your student learning on the fly, all year long. For more in depth science projects, take a look at the Science Fair Project Ideas section of the site.

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This science exploration lets your first grader see how eggs can provide a perfect environment for a living, growing creature.
See-Through Egg Science
First Grade
Physical Science
Think you can blow up a balloon without using your mouth? This isn't just a cool trick, it's also a great introductory lesson in chemistry and biology.
Experiment with Balloon Science!
First Grade
Physical Science
For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.
Make Your Own Ant Farm
First Grade
Life Science
In first grade, children are introduced to fractions. Hereâs a recipe that combines fraction practice with winter fun!
Snow Paint
First Grade
Nature Activities
Help your child create some magic (or science) in the kitchen as she makes liquids change color before her very eyes!
Explore Color Science with Grape Juice
First Grade
Physical Science
Put an oatmeal box, a flashlight, and some construction paper together and you have the makings of an incredibly cool bedroom planetarium!
Make a Bedroom Planetarium!
First Grade
Earth & Space Science
Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.
Build a Castle...and Explore First Grade Geometry!
First Grade
Physical Science
All you need is chalk and pavement to set up this silly, fun, and practical game that reinforces those all-important first grade sight words.
Go Sight Word "Island Hopping"!
First Grade
Nature Activities
Here's a real-life science experiment you can do with your first grade earth scientist to 'grow' crystals in your home!
Grow Your Own Crystals!
First Grade
Earth & Space Science
Here's a first grade ladybug game that explores how air can move solid objects, and adds some measurement practice, too. Play, learn, and enjoy!
Make Ladybug Tightrope Racers
First Grade
Nature Activities
What's cooler than an explosion? Not much! This simple science experiment lets kids build their own pop rocket. So put on your safety goggles and let her rip.
Build a Pop Rocket
First Grade
Physical Science
Teach your first grader some of the fundamental properties of air with nothing more than a couple of household items and have fun while you're at it.
Air Magic: Learn About the Properties of Air
First Grade
Physical Science
Put a twist on traditional oil painting with this fun science activity that you and your first grader can do together.
"Oil Painting" for First Grade Scientists
First Grade
Physical Science
Planning a beach vacation? Here's a cool nature craft you can make in the sand with your child.
Make Sand Candles!
First Grade
Nature Activities
Chemistry is a blast with this backyard bomb made from a sandwich bag. All you need are ingredients from the pantry to create a satisfying, and safe, explosion.
Create a Sandwich Bag Explosion!
First Grade
Physical Science

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