Kindergarten and 1st Grade Physical Science Resources : Page 2

It's easier than you think to make homemade play dough -- just a few pantry staples makes a natural version of the toy that kids have loved for generations.

Help your kindergarten scientist understand the concept of surface tension with this simple science experiment.

Here's a fun activity to help build thinking skills in young first grade scientists, and to encourage them to have a blast exploring the mass and volume.

Did you ever think you could make colors disappear right before your eyes? This science experiment is just like a magic trick: now you see it, now you don't!

Teach your little scientist about the amazing powers of gravity by comparing the falling speeds of two yummy fruits

Put a twist on traditional oil painting with this fun science activity that you and your first grader can do together.

This is a fun way to introduce kids to the concept of volume, and give them a quick hands-on activity to boot.

Help your kindergarten scientist discover relative size, density, and buoyancy with this fun, pumpkin science project!

Explore the scientific concept of capacity by seeing how many pennies you boat can hold before it sinks!

How do people move pianos and heavy furniture into tall buildings? Show your kids some pulley potential with this simple household exercise!

Take this "paper plate snack test" with your child for a hands-on lesson in making healthier choices to teach your child about what's in his food.

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

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.

Teach your first grade scientist the difference between liquids and solids using maple syrup.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy summer activity! Make homemade ice cream and let your child practice his science skills.

First grade science often covers solids, liquids, and gases. This silly science explores serious facts about the difference between all three.

What's cooler than an explosion? Not much! This simple science experiment lets kids build their own pop rocket. So put on your safety goggles and let her rip.

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

Water can go from solid to liquid to gas...but how does popcorn go from kernel to snack? Invite your first grade scientist to find out.

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

Introduce your child to the wonders of colorful chemistry with this simple food coloring project.

Engineers in training can get started with this simple wheel-and-axle construction activity.

Your child might have noticed how bubbles quickly lose their colors and pop. Check out this creative way to make those bubbles last longer.

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 activity is a fun way to "go fishing" with your preschooler, while learning about the concepts of freezing and melting.