1st Grade Science Projects Activities : Page 2

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

In this experiment you will replicate the mummification process by making a hot dog mummy.

In this science fair project, kids measure how weather conditions affect how fast a puddle evaporates.

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

This science fair project idea demonstrates that plants give off water.

With Halloween right around the corner, find a way to use your brain and reward your tummy with a new type of science -- candy science!

Check out this fun science fair project idea for 1st grade: a solar eclipse model that demonstrates total, partial, and annular solar eclipses.

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

In this sound experiment children listen for differences as they tap on a bag of air, a bag of water, and a wooden block held up to their ears.

In this project children practice the scientific method while playing with puffy paint.

Why does purple cheese look nasty? Because color plays a big part in how we perceive the taste of different foods. Are birds just like us in this respect?

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.

People have favorite flavors, but what about ants? Which ant food is the most popular?

What makes your shadow dance around all day? Let's play detective and find out why that sneaky shadow never stays in one place for long.

Word color association is just a fancy way to talk about the way we connect colors with words.

This engaging project encourages young children to practice and refine the important scientific skills of sorting and classification.

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

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.

In this project children discover, identify, and sort seeds from a variety of fruits and vegetables

Science fair project that develops latent fingerprints on a non-porous objects by converting superglue from a solid state to a gaseous state.

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

Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

This science experiment has students test whether a snail moves faster on concrete or dirt.

Wiggly worms are known for staying buried in the soil, but how does that affect plants? Are earthworms and plant growth related?

This science fair idea is a great way for kids to explore static electricity. Kids will give a comb a static charge and watch as it separates pepper from salt.

This fun experiment provides a concrete and visually striking illustration of photosynthesis.

What do worms eat? Kids find out what kinds of rotting leaves and vegetables worms prefer in this cool compost science fair project.

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

This project leads to an understanding that a whole may be built of smaller parts that fit and work together and provides an introduction to basic tools.

In this science fair project, students learn how pressure can make the minerals in a rock line up in the same direction and form bands and foliation.