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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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Forget 2-D maps. It's time for 3-D! Help your first grade child learn about the community around him, with this fun map building activity.
Make a City of Bags
First Grade
Physical Science
Get crafty in the name of science! These colorful and creative activities will be a hit with your first grader. Make fizzy bath bombs, paint with oil and learn about the power of the sun, all in a day's work.
Sensational Science for 1st Graders (7)
First Grade
Physical Science
The world is an amazing place. Let your child find out just how amazing it is with this mother lode of activities!
Celebrate Mother Nature! (13)
First Grade
Life Science
Bath-time doesn't have to be a chore! Have some fun in the tub with these bath-friendly crafts and science experiments.
Rub-a-dub-dub, 8 Activities for the Tub! (8)
First Grade
Simple Experiments
This fun activity makes use of pasta shells, paint, and glue make a crab while your child learns about this unique creature.
Crab Craft
First Grade
Life Science
First graders are learning basic addition and subtraction math facts. Practice in the sandbox with this fun outdoor math activity!
Sandbox Math Facts
First Grade
Nature Activities
Engineers in training can get started with this simple wheel-and-axle construction activity.
Explore Wheels and Axles
First Grade
Physical Science
Help your first grade scientist see which way the wind blows with this classic, homemade tool.
Make a Wind Vane
First Grade
Earth & Space Science
Why go on a shape safari? Because shapes are at the heart of the first grade math and writing curriculum. Plus, a hunt through the backyard is just plain fun.
Take a Shape Safari!
First Grade
Nature Activities
Strengthen your first grader's science observation skills and understanding of the concept of time with this classic 'Shadow Clock' activity.
Make a Shadow Clock!
First Grade
Earth & Space Science
Help your first grader explore the world of scientific measurement by 'weighing' fruit with a 'water scale'!
Measuring Water for Kids
First Grade
Physical Science
Help your first grade scientist celebrate the wonders of the night sky in the comfort of your own home.
Get Astronomical with an Indoor Star Show!
First Grade
Physical Science
The fish most first grade kids see is usually filleted, and it's hard to see how it came from a lake or sea. This cool activity blends life science with art!
Create a Fish Art Print!
First Grade
Life Science
Want a fun way to teach your child about colors? Making a Rainbow Mobile is a great way for him to learn about rainbows and the colors that come from them.
Rainbow Mobile
First Grade
Science
Use the textures found in nature to create your own stationery! This fun, outdoor activity will no doubt inspire your child's creative side.
Make Your Own Stationery
First Grade
Nature Activities

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