1st - 3rd Grade Science Activities : Page 8

Slime: It's oozy, it's goopy, and it's just plain fun! Learn how to make slime with this fun science fair project.

This science fair project idea examines whether plants are still able to grow normally if they are turned upside-down.

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

Science fair project that examines condensation and the conditions needed in order for dew to form.

You don't need to wait for rain to see a rainbow. Make one yourself, and teach your child about light and weather in the process.

Put an oatmeal box, a flashlight, and some construction paper together and you have the makings of an incredibly cool bedroom planetarium!

Help your child experiment with the combination of acid and baking soda by making these homemade bath bombs!

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.

Teach your child how butter is created by shaking up cream the old-fashioned way.

The goal of this golf science fair science fair project is to determine whether the temperature of a golf ball affects its elasticity and its rebound.

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 science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.

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 fun marbled paper craft uses things you're likely to have around your house, and it teaches kids some simple chemistry too!

Think you can blow up a balloon without using your mouth? This isn't just a cool trick, it's also a great way to introduce chemistry and biology concepts.

Test whether plants can grow without sunlight and water.

Are you ready to be a detective for science? Then get out your magnifying glass and start studying fingerprints!

Here's a great activity that uses corks and toothpicks to create a fleet of floating boats. Which design makes for the most seaworthy vessel?

Your child will create her own falling snowflakes using white paper and glue them over a tree, so it appears as if they are falling from the sky.

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

This science fair project idea explores whether white light can be separated into different colors.

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

Be a chemist for a day and study the simple reaction between sugar and heat. Try heating sugar and see what happens!

Create a brush pile to help wintering wildlife stay warm and cozy through the winter.

Try the classic balloon-on-the-wall trick with your kid and watch static electricity in action.

First graders are learning basic addition and subtraction math facts. Practice in the sandbox with this fun outdoor math activity!

Create a habitat for a butterfly right in your own backyard, and build your first grader's science knowledge while you're at it.

This balloon-powered car project is a great way for your kid to learn about energy and how it can be used efficiently.

Ever wondered how a plant drinks water? This science project will teach you how and help you create a beautiful floral display!

How does dishwashing liquid work? Kids discover the chemical mechanism behind cleansing power in this easy science fair project idea.