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.
Find Out What Makes Popcorn Pop
Water can go from solid to liquid to gas, but how does popcorn go from kernel to snack? Invite your first grade scientist to find out!
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.
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 Density Layer Cake
What happens when you mix oil and water? Do different objects float in different liquids? Explore the answers to these questions and more in this colorful experiment, all within the walls of a recycled soda bottle!
Sinking Ships for Science
How much will your boat hold before sinking? Explore the scientific measurement concept of capacity in your sink or bathtub, and have a splash of a time.
Sandbox Math Sticks
One of the goals for first graders is to memorize basic addition and subtraction math facts by the end of the year. Practice in the sandbox with this fun outdoor math activity!
The Science of Sun: Transference
This science-inspired activity encourages your child to get outdoors and explore the possibilities of the sun. You and your child will create unique photograph-style prints and learn how the sun's light can transfer images from objects to paper.
Make All-Natural Play Dough
It's easier than you think to make homemade play dough -- just a few pantry staples makes a natural version of the squishy classic that kids have loved for generations.
Create a Fish Art Print!
The fish most first grade kids see is usually filleted or canned, and it's hard to see how it came from a lake or sea. Here's a delightful way to bridge the gap, with an activity that blends art with life science discovery.
Make an Icy Sun-Catcher
Teach your budding botanist new plant vocabulary as he creates a beautiful, icy sun-catcher.
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