Preschool - 1st Grade Science Activities : Page 5

This project makes young children uniquely aware of their sense of touch and its ability to alone give them information about the world around them.

Bring the magic and mystery of the night sky to the light of day with this fun constellation art project!

Try this fun garden graphing project with your kindergartener this summer to give him a leg up in math and science while spending some valuable time outdoors!

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.

Use simple materials to build a "worm hotel" with your kindergarten soil scientist...and see what worms really do all day.

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.

You don't need to head to the Arctic to experiment with life in an igloo. Learners can build their own ice igloo at home from water and empty milk containers.

Make this easy composting dessert and then enjoy the yummy results!

When the wind starts blowing, you and your child can plant a sponge garden in the comfort of your own kitchen. Here's how:

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.

Alive or not? This yeast experiment you can conduct with your little scientist explores the answer to this timeless question.

This simple project makes young children aware of their sense of smell and its capacity for providing them with information about their world.

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

Make homemade lemonade in a baggie with your preschooler with this fun and easy recipe.

Did you know magnifying glasses are magic? This hands-on activity has kids using magnifying glasses to engage with the world around them and look close to examine what they find.

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

Looking for a fun way to encourage imaginative play? Try crafting these animal dice with your preschooler.

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

Tin can phones offer something modern versions don't—a fun project to make with a friend, and a dramatic illustration of vibration and sound waves.

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?

This adventurous art project will send kids on a scavenger hunt for fall materials they can use in their artwork. This craft also teaches kids about seasons.

Try this activity with your child to explore what happens to rain (and the living things that need it) when it becomes polluted.

Learn how to grow an avocado plant indoors with your 1st grader in this hands-on gardening activity.

Make a periscope with milk cartons and mirrors! This preschool activity is great for playing secret agent and learning simple physics.

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

Chemistry is a blast with this backyard bomb made from a sandwich bag. All you need are ingredients from the pantry to create a satisfying, and safe, explosion.

Use dirt and different colors of craft sand to make unique layers in a clear plastic cup to represent the layers of the Earth.