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 an Icy Sun-Catcher
Teach your budding botanist new plant vocabulary as he creates a beautiful, icy sun-catcher.
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!
Learn Shadow Science
Introduce your child to science with something she sees everyday--her shadow!
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!
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.
Take the Paper Plate Snack Test!
Want to help your child understand more about eating healthy? Take this "snack test" for a fun, hands-on lesson in making healthier choices to teach him about what's in his food.
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.
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.
Make a Wind Vane
Help your first grade scientist see which way the wind blows with this classic, homemade tool.
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.
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