1st Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 2

This classic children's game-connecting two cups with a string-demonstrates sound's ability to travel through air vs through a solid.

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.

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

In this science fair project, students discover how sedimentary layers form as sediments like mud, silt and sand settle over time.

This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.

In this sound experiment children listen for differences as they tap on a bag of air, a bag of water, and a wooden block held up to their ears.

What do worms eat? Kids find out what kinds of rotting leaves and vegetables worms prefer in this cool compost science fair project.

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

In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.

Reinforce your child’s understanding of the alphabet by helping them construct all of the letters using pipe cleaners.

In this experiment you will replicate the mummification process by making a hot dog mummy.

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.

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

The objective of this science project is to determine the length of time for different seeds to germinate.

Learn how starch and carbohydrates interact with different solvents in this fun and easy packing peanut science fair project.

People have favorite flavors, but what about ants? Which ant food is the most popular?

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

This science project challenges students to study deer behavior in their natural habitat- the feeding patterns, social behaviors, male to female ratio, etc.

In this science fair project, you'll make a "ghost" appear in a test tube, and learn about what happens when hot water and cold water interact.

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.

Check out this fun science fair project idea for 1st grade: a solar eclipse model that demonstrates total, partial, and annular solar eclipses.

Science fair project that develops latent fingerprints on a non-porous objects by converting superglue from a solid state to a gaseous state.

Why does purple cheese look nasty? Because color plays a big part in how we perceive the taste of different foods. Are birds just like us in this respect?

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.

Find out whether we can create motion in a dish and as a result, create a wonderful and colorful show.

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.

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

This science fair project idea determines if the size of the parachute will change the rate at which an object falls.