Kindergarten and 1st Grade Science Activities : Page 10

This science fair project idea explores how length affects the weight a bridge can hold.

This science fair project idea investigates how the shape of an object affects drag.

Hold a magnet marathon! Explore the power of magnets with your kindergartener in this entertaining and simple science game.

What is surface tension? Kids will discover how water-skating insects use surface tension to keep from sinking by making a model water walker.

Here's an easy experiment that lets your first grader practice the scientific method, while watching a caterpillar eat.

Allow your first grader to get his artwork outdoors this summer by letting him create a garden art box for his arts and crafts supplies.

Play this flashlight game with your child to teach him about objects that are transparent, translucent, and opaque.

This science exploration lets your first grader see how eggs can provide a perfect environment for a living, growing creature.

Blanket forts are a kid classic! Let your child create a âfortress of solitudeâ on his own for reading, telling scary stories or for cozy cocooning.

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

Give your local birds a treat — and your young birdwatcher some fun — with this simple DIY bird feeder.

Children learn the six parts of a plant...but do they really understand? Try this plant-themed meal plan to bring school science into the home.

In this science fair project, young children notice and track changes in trees throughout the year.

It's a rare kid who doesn't like a sandbox. Next time you're out digging, build in some earth science, too.

Lead your first grader on a nature walk ... with a scavenger hunt-style twist! They'll try to capture photos that correspond to paint chip colors.

In this project children practice the scientific method while playing with puffy paint.

Your child can use Styrofoam, green paint and toothpicks to create her own cactus plant sculpture.

Are your taste buds up for the challenge? Put tongues to the test with this science fair project that examines who enjoys sour flavors more, adults or kids?

Help your first grader explore the world of scientific measurement by "weighing" fruit with a "water scale"!

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

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

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

Put those fall leaves to use with this fun art activity. Kids paint and print leaves, to make a beautiful tablecloth, perfect for your next fall celebration.

Blend art and science in this hands-on activity that shows your kindergartener how primary colors combine to make secondary colors.

Help your kindergarten scientist explore an important part of earth science: how soil retains water.

This tactile activity helps kindergarteners learn about texture.

Here's a great early reading and science activity for curious children. Learn how to plant your child's name in seeds for a growing writing activity!

In this science project, young children observe, record, and create collections of colors in their world and increase their powers of observation.

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.

You and your child can create this beautiful butterfly mobile for hanging anywhere in the home (and learn about this magical creature while you're at it).