1st - 3rd Grade Science Activities : Page 2

Roasting pumpkin seeds makes for a great Halloween activity, and a healthy snack!

This science fair project idea explores whether talking to a plant will help it grow.

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

Create a self-portrait from natural materials in this collage craft activity!

This project examines whether people's taste perception is influenced by what they see.

Kids will explore the corrosiveness of soda in this cool science fair project by leaving pennies submerged in soda overnight.

Can a toy car determine the strength of a magnet? In this cool magnet science fair project, young scientists will learn how to measure the strength of a magnet.

In this fun design challenge, your child will get creative with making structures out of toothpicks and gumdrop candies.

Show your child the solar system and let them explore the stars and space by creating a painting. It's a fun and easy way capture your child's imagination.

How does rust form? Kids will learn about the roles oxygen, water, and electrons play in rust chemistry in this cool science fair project idea.

Science fair project which determines if plants really do need water to grow, or whether they just need to be kept wet.

This science fair project idea investigates which objects float and sink in honey, water, and oil.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to use simple materials to create a catapult for a small, lightweight toy.

Kids will make a beautiful rainbow in a jar and learn what enables different types of liquids to remain distinct in separate layers.

Do earthworms like moisture or darkness? Find out as we explore the relationship between earthworms and light.

Take advantage of the spring and summer sun in this arts and crafts activity that has your learner creating pretty flower prints.

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

In this free science fair project, learn how to separate salt from water using heat. A great science project for elementary school kids.

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?

Is it solid or liquid? Create oobleck and witness the amazingly weird oscillation between the two!

How does a compass work? What's a magnetic field? Kids will build their own compass at home to find the answers in this great science fair project idea.

What's the quickest way to separate salt and pepper? Let static electricity do the work! Your child will be fascinated by this simple experiment.

How does smell affect taste? Ready your taste buds--in this project, you'll gather some test subjects and do a taste test to see how much smell affects taste.

This science fair project idea investigates emulsifiers that allow oil and vinegar to mix.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to make a tower using paper cups.

Try this simple activity with your child to guesstimate the age of a tree in your yard and nurture her developing math skills while you're at it!

Set your young chemist up for an afternoon of science-fueled magic with a deceptively simple activity starring baking soda and vinegar!

In this science fair project, kids will be able to see where germs reside on their hands while gaining insight into the benefits of thorough hand washing.

Encourage your child to think outside the bathtub by making her very own handmade soaps! Perfect as a present, a decoration, or just to pamper herself.

In this design challenge, your child will create a parachute for a small toy using typical household items.