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Which Food Will Mold the Fastest?
Which Food Will Mold the Fastest?
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Which Food Will Mold the Fastest?
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project teaches about mold. Students will test different foods to see which grow mold the fastest.
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Which Food Will Mold the Fastest?
Which Food Will Mold the Fastest?
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Which Food Will Mold the Fastest?
This science fair project teaches about mold. Students will test different foods to see which grow mold the fastest.
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Taste Perception
Taste Perception
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Taste Perception
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This project examines whether people's taste perception is influenced by what they see.
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Taste Perception
Taste Perception
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Taste Perception
This project examines whether people's taste perception is influenced by what they see.
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Air Pressure Science Experiment: Balloon and a Jar
Air Pressure Science Experiment: Balloon and a Jar
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Air Pressure Science Experiment: Balloon and a Jar
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this air pressure science experiment with a balloon and a jar, children will use heat to create a partial vacuum and suck a balloon into a jar.
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Air Pressure Science Experiment: Balloon and a Jar
Air Pressure Science Experiment: Balloon and a Jar
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Air Pressure Science Experiment: Balloon and a Jar
In this air pressure science experiment with a balloon and a jar, children will use heat to create a partial vacuum and suck a balloon into a jar.
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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The Role of Fat in Food
The Role of Fat in Food
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The Role of Fat in Food
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.
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The Role of Fat in Food
The Role of Fat in Food
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The Role of Fat in Food
This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Corrosiveness of Soda
Corrosiveness of Soda
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Corrosiveness of Soda
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Kids will explore the corrosiveness of soda in this cool science fair project by leaving pennies submerged in soda overnight.
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Corrosiveness of Soda
Corrosiveness of Soda
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Corrosiveness of Soda
Kids will explore the corrosiveness of soda in this cool science fair project by leaving pennies submerged in soda overnight.
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Density Experiment
Density Experiment
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Density Experiment
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This is a quick, easy science fair project that conveys the idea of density to preschool and early elementary children.
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Density Experiment
Density Experiment
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Density Experiment
This is a quick, easy science fair project that conveys the idea of density to preschool and early elementary children.
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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African Savanna Animal Adaptations: Camouflage
African Savanna Animal Adaptations: Camouflage
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African Savanna Animal Adaptations: Camouflage
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Camouflage is one of the most important animal adaptations in the African savanna biome. Kids create their own camouflage with this fun science fair project.
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African Savanna Animal Adaptations: Camouflage
African Savanna Animal Adaptations: Camouflage
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African Savanna Animal Adaptations: Camouflage
Camouflage is one of the most important animal adaptations in the African savanna biome. Kids create their own camouflage with this fun science fair project.
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Microwave Candy: Do Some Colors of M&Ms Melt Faster than Others?
Microwave Candy: Do Some Colors of M&Ms Melt Faster than Others?
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Microwave Candy: Do Some Colors of M&Ms Melt Faster than Others?
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
The goal of this fun science fair project idea is to microwave candy and investigate: do some colors of M&Ms melt faster than others?
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Microwave Candy: Do Some Colors of M&Ms Melt Faster than Others?
Microwave Candy: Do Some Colors of M&Ms Melt Faster than Others?
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Microwave Candy: Do Some Colors of M&Ms Melt Faster than Others?
The goal of this fun science fair project idea is to microwave candy and investigate: do some colors of M&Ms melt faster than others?
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Sinking Objects
Sinking Objects
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Sinking Objects
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project idea investigates which objects float and sink in honey, water, and oil.
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Sinking Objects
Sinking Objects
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Sinking Objects
This science fair project idea investigates which objects float and sink in honey, water, and oil.
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Floating Rocks
Floating Rocks
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Floating Rocks
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
With this cool floating rocks project, your child will get some hands-on experience with buoyancy and learn why certain rocks like pumice are able to float.
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Floating Rocks
Floating Rocks
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Floating Rocks
With this cool floating rocks project, your child will get some hands-on experience with buoyancy and learn why certain rocks like pumice are able to float.
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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What Is the Best Way to Wash Your Hands?
What Is the Best Way to Wash Your Hands?
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What Is the Best Way to Wash Your Hands?
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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.
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What Is the Best Way to Wash Your Hands?
What Is the Best Way to Wash Your Hands?
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What Is the Best Way to Wash Your Hands?
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.
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Feeding Plants
Feeding Plants
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Feeding Plants
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This project explores whether plants can live and grow when "watered" with juice, soda, or milk.
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Feeding Plants
Feeding Plants
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Feeding Plants
This project explores whether plants can live and grow when "watered" with juice, soda, or milk.
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Building a Simulated Volcano
Building a Simulated Volcano
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Building a Simulated Volcano
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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.
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Building a Simulated Volcano
Building a Simulated Volcano
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Building a Simulated Volcano
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.
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Plants Need Sunlight and Water
Plants Need Sunlight and Water
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Plants Need Sunlight and Water
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This project is a vivid, concrete introduction to the basic but important idea that plants need sunlight and water to grow.
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Plants Need Sunlight and Water
Plants Need Sunlight and Water
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Plants Need Sunlight and Water
This project is a vivid, concrete introduction to the basic but important idea that plants need sunlight and water to grow.
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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What Happens When Oil and Water Get Together?
What Happens When Oil and Water Get Together?
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What Happens When Oil and Water Get Together?
Kindergarten
Physical Science
In this science fair project, young children discover what happens when two fluids that have different densities get together.
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What Happens When Oil and Water Get Together?
What Happens When Oil and Water Get Together?
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What Happens When Oil and Water Get Together?
In this science fair project, young children discover what happens when two fluids that have different densities get together.
Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Eureka! Volume and the Displacement of Water
Eureka! Volume and the Displacement of Water
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Eureka! Volume and the Displacement of Water
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This project demonstrates the correspondence between the volume of water displaced by a submerged object and the volume of the object displacing it.
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Eureka! Volume and the Displacement of Water
Eureka! Volume and the Displacement of Water
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Eureka! Volume and the Displacement of Water
This project demonstrates the correspondence between the volume of water displaced by a submerged object and the volume of the object displacing it.
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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How do Sedimentary Layers Form?
How do Sedimentary Layers Form?
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How do Sedimentary Layers Form?
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this science fair project, students discover how sedimentary layers form as sediments like mud, silt and sand settle over time.
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How do Sedimentary Layers Form?
How do Sedimentary Layers Form?
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How do Sedimentary Layers Form?
In this science fair project, students discover how sedimentary layers form as sediments like mud, silt and sand settle over time.
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Dissolving Packing Peanuts
Dissolving Packing Peanuts
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Dissolving Packing Peanuts
First Grade
Measurement
Learn how starch and carbohydrates interact with different solvents in this fun and easy packing peanut science fair project.
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Dissolving Packing Peanuts
Dissolving Packing Peanuts
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Dissolving Packing Peanuts
Learn how starch and carbohydrates interact with different solvents in this fun and easy packing peanut science fair project.
First Grade
Measurement
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Duck Feet
Duck Feet
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Duck Feet
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project idea investigates if webbed feet help a duck (and others) swim.
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Duck Feet
Duck Feet
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Duck Feet
This science fair project idea investigates if webbed feet help a duck (and others) swim.
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Do Some Liquids Expand More than Others When Frozen?
Do Some Liquids Expand More than Others When Frozen?
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Do Some Liquids Expand More than Others When Frozen?
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this science fair project, kids observe the expansion of liquids when frozen and determine if some liquids expand more than others in the freezing process.
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Do Some Liquids Expand More than Others When Frozen?
Do Some Liquids Expand More than Others When Frozen?
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Do Some Liquids Expand More than Others When Frozen?
In this science fair project, kids observe the expansion of liquids when frozen and determine if some liquids expand more than others in the freezing process.
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Effective Hand Washing
Effective Hand Washing
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Effective Hand Washing
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.
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Effective Hand Washing
Effective Hand Washing
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Effective Hand Washing
This science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Crystal Wonderland
Crystal Wonderland
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Crystal Wonderland
First Grade
Measurement
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.
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Crystal Wonderland
Crystal Wonderland
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Crystal Wonderland
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.
First Grade
Measurement
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Deer Behavior
Deer Behavior
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Deer Behavior
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science project challenges students to study deer behavior in their natural habitat- the feeding patterns, social behaviors, male to female ratio, etc.
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Deer Behavior
Deer Behavior
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Deer Behavior
This science project challenges students to study deer behavior in their natural habitat- the feeding patterns, social behaviors, male to female ratio, etc.
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Make Slime! How to Create a Colloid
Make Slime! How to Create a Colloid
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Make Slime! How to Create a Colloid
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Slime: It's oozy, it's goopy, and it's just plain fun! Learn how to make slime with this fun science fair project.
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Make Slime! How to Create a Colloid
Make Slime! How to Create a Colloid
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Make Slime! How to Create a Colloid
Slime: It's oozy, it's goopy, and it's just plain fun! Learn how to make slime with this fun science fair project.
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Why Do Greens Turn Brown?
Why Do Greens Turn Brown?
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Why Do Greens Turn Brown?
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.
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Why Do Greens Turn Brown?
Why Do Greens Turn Brown?
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Why Do Greens Turn Brown?
This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Leaf Rubbings: Shapes and Patterns
Leaf Rubbings: Shapes and Patterns
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Leaf Rubbings: Shapes and Patterns
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this project combining nature, art, math, and science, children make rubbings of leaves then observe shapes and structures and sort the leaf images.
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Leaf Rubbings: Shapes and Patterns
Leaf Rubbings: Shapes and Patterns
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Leaf Rubbings: Shapes and Patterns
In this project combining nature, art, math, and science, children make rubbings of leaves then observe shapes and structures and sort the leaf images.
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Hot Dog Mummy
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Hot Dog Mummy
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this experiment you will replicate the mummification process by making a hot dog mummy.
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Hot Dog Mummy
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Hot Dog Mummy
In this experiment you will replicate the mummification process by making a hot dog mummy.
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Pasta Coquina: Make Your Own Sedimentary Rock
Pasta Coquina: Make Your Own Sedimentary Rock
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Pasta Coquina: Make Your Own Sedimentary Rock
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this experiment, students will create their own version of coquina, a sedimentary rock thatâs formed by seashells and sand, cemented by seawater minerals.
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Pasta Coquina: Make Your Own Sedimentary Rock
Pasta Coquina: Make Your Own Sedimentary Rock
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Pasta Coquina: Make Your Own Sedimentary Rock
In this experiment, students will create their own version of coquina, a sedimentary rock thatâs formed by seashells and sand, cemented by seawater minerals.
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Insulation Experiment: Keep Your Body Warm
Insulation Experiment: Keep Your Body Warm
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Insulation Experiment: Keep Your Body Warm
First Grade
Measurement
In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.
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Insulation Experiment: Keep Your Body Warm
Insulation Experiment: Keep Your Body Warm
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Insulation Experiment: Keep Your Body Warm
In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.
First Grade
Measurement
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Plants Form Water
Plants Form Water
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Plants Form Water
First Grade
Life Science
This science fair project idea demonstrates that plants give off water.
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Plants Form Water
Plants Form Water
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Plants Form Water
This science fair project idea demonstrates that plants give off water.
First Grade
Life Science
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About 1st Grade Science Projects Resources

On Education.com, first-grade science project resources provide essential materials for hands-on learning. Teachers, parents, and students can explore structured guides, worksheets, and printable experiments that introduce basic science concepts such as matter, physics, plants, animals, and weather. These resources foster curiosity and provide engaging ways to explore scientific principles starting from a young age.

Education.com offers a wide range of first-grade science experiments, including activities like sinking and floating, color mixing, simple chemical reactions, and observational experiments. The site provides clear instructions, printable charts, and interactive lessons that support early science education, making learning practical and fun.

For educators and parents, these resources save time by offering ready-to-use lesson plans, printable activity sheets, and engaging experiments aligned with curriculum standards. Using these materials encourages students to explore, observe, and experiment, laying a strong foundation for future scientific understanding.