Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Science Activities : Page 11

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

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

Introduce your child to the amazing, almost magical phenomenon of static electricity!

What's a crater, and how does it happen? Here's a kindergarten experiment with safe, nontoxic ingredients.

There are many benefits to bugs and insects. This science project shows how cockroaches, termites, and other critters benefit our planet.

Take a nature walk in your backyard or local park to find one object for every letter of the alphabet. Then put them together in this handy nature book.

This experiment has students record rat behavior to learn about the benefits of rats and research rat myths throughout history.

What's cooler than an explosion? Not much! This simple science experiment lets kids build their own pop rocket. So put on your safety goggles and let her rip.

It's easier than you think to make homemade play dough -- just a few pantry staples makes a natural version of the toy that kids have loved for generations.

This activity is a fun way for your first grader to learn about how veggies help your body while being creative with art and drama. Here's how to get started.

Hold a magnet marathon! Explore the power of magnets with your kindergartener in this entertaining and simple science game.

Give your science savvy kindergarten a lesson in plant science with this fun carnation experiment.

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

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy summer activity! Make homemade ice cream and let your child practice his science skills.

Set up a fun guessing game for your curious kindergartener, one that will test her ability to use all five of her senses.

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

Want to boost math and science learning? Take a bug expedition and give your first grader practice observing and charting what they see.

Does your child love learning about dinosaurs? Does he like digging around in search of hidden treasures? In this fun activity he'll do both!

Before your treat your child (and yourself!) to a yummy snack, help her learn a little about Sir Isaac Newton's First Law of Motion!

Ignite your kindergartener's love of adventure and learning with an imaginary trip under the sea.

First grade science often covers solids, liquids, and gases. This silly science explores serious facts about the difference between all three.

In this science fair project, we'll explore how blocking the sun's light can stop those can stop photosensitive paper from changing color.

Take a closer look at your furry friend (or the furry friend of a neighbor -- with permission) to discover if communication exists between cats and humans.

This activity allows your kindergartener to translate what they observe into a beautiful poem.

Here's a science activity to help your child investigate how seeds are designed to travel.

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

Kindergarten algebra is a lot different than high school. In kindergarten math, algebra means grouping like things, or noticing what doesn't belong in a set.

This tactile activity helps kindergarteners learn about texture.

Will storing cucumbers and tomatoes in the fridge destroy their unique flavors? Find out in this science fair project idea!

This first grade science activity brings the green grass of early spring inside while teaching your child about the cycles of growth.