Preschool - 1st Grade Physical Science Resources : Page 2

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.

How do we know that air exists when we can't see it, taste it, or touch it? Here's a classic experiment that will teach your kid some basics of aerodynamics!

Get your hands on a concoction that breaks the rules about what's a solid and what's a liquid.

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.

Here's a science activity that lets a first grader use an empty dish detergent bottle to create his own fountain as he explores air pressure.

This quick and simple preschool mirror activity will introduce your child to the science of reflection and light with a flashlight experiment and picture game.

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.

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

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

Have your kid build an ice sculpture in this activity that's so fast, fun, and messy it's the perfect way to demonstrate how much fun experiments can be!

This kindergarten science activity will help her explore the changing states of matter which transform an egg from raw to soft to hard-boiled.

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

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.

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!

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

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

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!

Introduce your child to science with something they see everyday--their shadow!

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.

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

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

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

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

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