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.
Make a "Water Scale"
Help your first grader explore the world of scientific measurement by "weighing" fruit with a "water scale"!
Get Astronomical with an Indoor Star Show!
Everyone loves star gazing. Get your first grader thinking about the wonders of the night sky with this indoor star show.
Play with Pulleys
Get a handle on basic mechanics with this simple household exercise.
Craft Your Own Nature Stationery
Bring back snail mail with this nature craft. Use the textures found in nature to create your own stationery! This is a fun outdoor activity that will no doubt inspire your child's creativity.
Solids, Liquids, Maple Syrup!
Introduce your first grade scientist to the properties of liquids and solids. This fun experiment uses the sweetest thing on the breakfast table...maple syrup!
How Much Does a Caterpillar Eat?
Caterpillars are usually a first grade favorite. This experiment gives your young scientist the opportunity to learn how much of a leaf a caterpillar can eat in one day. And in the process, it will teach her some important steps in the scientific method.
Grow Spring Grass
This fun (but educational) activity brings the green grass of early spring inside while teaching your child about the cycles of growth.
Hold a Candle Snuffing Contest
Here's a science experiment that gives your kids a chance to see how fire needs oxygen to burn, with a little math and writing practice thrown in.
Make Window Constellations
Help your first grader explore the magical world of constellations by creating these special star charts from the night sky.
Craft a Swan Plant Container
Teach your child about recycling by turning a plastic milk jug into a swan-shaped planter. It might even spark her interest in gardening!
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