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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.

Candle Burning Experiment

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.

Science: Physical Science | First Grade

Get Your Head in the Clouds

First graders are eager to learn about science, especially when it comes to clouds. Let your child daydream a little and use those science and writing skills, too!

Arts and Crafts: Paper & Glue Crafts | Science: Nature Activities | First Grade

Delicious Dried and Fresh Fruit Fun!

Want to find an entertaining way to develop your budding scientist's skills? This fresh and dried fruit comparison experiment is a great way to teach your child about the effects of dehydration and encourage her to take on a healthier diet.

Science: Physical Science | First Grade

Plant a 100th Day Garden

Your child grows a green thumb and flowers with this seed planting activity that also celebrates the 100th day of school!

Science: Nature Activities | First Grade

Geology 101

Take a closer look at the soil that surrounds us, and give your child a lesson in Geology 101!

Science: Earth Science | First Grade

Weight Wonders: Big and Light...Heavy and Small?

Here's a fun activity to help build thinking skills in young scientists, and to encourage them to have a blast exploring mass and volume.

Math: Measurement | Science: Physical Science | First Grade

Label the Food Groups

Help build help your first grader's reading vocabulary and literacy while also boosting their nutritional knowledge with this easy and fun home science activity.

Reading: Comprehension | Science: Life Science | First Grade

Swimmy Science: Raising Tadpoles!

First graders are learning to think like scientists. And what better place to start, then with tadpoles? Here's a hands-on activity that helps your child explore life science in action!

Science: Life Science | Science: Nature Activities | First Grade

Hunt for Tree Products

Hunt for natureâs treasure, the many different products made by trees!

Science: Nature Activities | First Grade

Earth: More Land or More Water?

Does our planet contain more land or more water? Let your child find out in this hands-on activity that blends science and math together using an inflatable globe!

Science: Earth Science | Math: Graphing & Data | First Grade