Think you can blow up a balloon without using your mouth? This isn't just a cool trick, it's also a great way to introduce chemistry and biology concepts.

This easy Halloween-themed science experiment for first-graders is perfect for chilly October afternoons or great as a Halloween party activity.

In this project combining nature, art, math, and science, children make rubbings of leaves then observe shapes and structures and sort the leaf images.

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the effects of temperature on salt and water solutions, as they form crystals over time.

The objective of this science project is to determine the length of time for different seeds to germinate.

This project explores whether plants can live and grow when "watered" with juice, soda, or milk.

In this experiment, students will create their own version of coquina, a sedimentary rock thatâs formed by seashells and sand, cemented by seawater minerals.

The objective of this science project was to build a model of a volcano and observe reaction between different substances, including baking soda and vinegar.

This project is a vivid, concrete introduction to the basic but important idea that plants need sunlight and water to grow.

Using a toy race car kids create a visual model of the Doppler Effect.

Can you dig it? This science experiment isn't for kids who like to keep their hands clean.

Teach your first grade scientist the difference between liquids and solids using maple syrup.

Here's a classic celery science experiment that uses celery and food coloring to demonstrate how plants absorb water.

In this science fair project, you'll make a "ghost" appear in a test tube, and learn about what happens when hot water and cold water interact.

This experiment challenges students to forecast the weather based on the surrounding areas' weather.

This science project teaches young students about germs, bacteria, and the importance of washing their hands. Students will test what is the best way to wash.

This science project challenges students to study deer behavior in their natural habitat- the feeding patterns, social behaviors, male to female ratio, etc.

This science experiment tests why guacamole goes brown and if leaving the pit in will stop guacamole from turning brown.

Help your first grade scientist learn about metamorphosis by observing the life cycle of some interesting creepy crawlies.

This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.

This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.