1st - 3rd Grade Science Activities : Page 19

Instead of the traditional egg hunt, try this creative variation that will result in a beautiful Easter garden.

In this science fair projects, students will grow out the bacteria that collect on air conditioner filters.

Help your own young scientist tackle the wonders of static electricity from the comfort of his own home!

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

Introduce your second grader to the crazy world of static electricity with just a balloon and a sheet of paper.

This activity challenges students to use computational thinking as they create a sequence of commands that will make a robot move in a pattern related to the sound and rhythm of music.

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

In this activity, students will think about the form and function of household objects as they compare and contrast kitchen serving spoons of various sizes and designs.

Have you ever noticed the way a dropped stone makes a fun pattern in a pond or lake? What's the science behind these splashy occurrences?

In this activity, your learner will be challenged to create their own tic-tac-toe grid out of building blocks.

In this science fair experiment, children demonstrate the relationship between the amount of stuff and the amount of pressure in a closed system.

Celebrate April Fools' Day with a science prank that is sure to amuse...and educate too!

This science fair project idea investigates if fats add to the flavor of food.

April showers may bring May flowers, but your child can preserve the beauty of spring's bounty all year long with this simple craft project!

Do plants breathe? Not exactly. They do respire though! This activity will help your child with see that plants are producing the oxygen we need to survive.

Combine your child's natural curiosity with his developing classification and writing skills by helping him create a backyard field guide.

Use the textures found in nature to create your own stationery! This fun, outdoor activity will no doubt inspire your child's creative side.

In this popcorn experiment, students can explore how two things made out of the same material can have very different appearances and densities.

Your child can use leaves and grass to create his own outdoor art in celebration of Earth Day...all he needs are is the great outdoors and some creativity!

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

Ready for takeoff! Make science fun and teach about levers and fulcrums as your child sends buttons flying.

In this activity, students will be challenged to describe and count the ways a toy moves from one position on a grid to another.

This science fair project examines how seeds hitchhike on animals and clothing.

This science fair project idea demonstrates how air resistance contributes to denser objects falling faster than less dense objects.

Your 1st grade scientist will improve her observation skills as she's encouraged to eat healthy by comparing the dry and fresh fruit in this experiment.

This study evaluates if electronic devices commonly found in most households emit radiation, and if they do, how much?

Which music genres have the fastest tempos? The slowest? This experiment determines if there's a relationship between beats per minute in a song and its genre.

Come take off your shoes and explore with your feet. Your child will embark on a barefoot adventure as he plays with different textures.

Transform your uncomfortable wooden shoes into charming mini planters!

Jazz up your patio or backyard with hip and quirky planters made from simple Mason jars.