Light and Sound

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Light Experiment for First Graders
The Science of Light: What's the difference between transparent, translucent, and opaque? Grab a flashlight and find out! Using a little foil, wax paper, and plastic wrap, children can observe first-hand how different materials allow different amounts of light to pass through. This free activity guides students through the investigation and teaches them key science vocabulary in kid-friendly ways. Read more about the activity and pick up a sample to try out in your own first grade classroom!
Light Science Experiments and Resources
How does light travel? What is the difference between opaque and translucent? And what are natural sources of light vs. artificial sources? These hands-on science labs and activities are so fun and engaging, giving first grade students the opportunity to study light and all the different ways it behaves. Aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards, these pages are ready to print and use... from labs to original texts and reading passages, your science lessons are ready to go!
Light and Sound Science Experiments for First Grade
How does sound travel? What are sound waves? And what is the difference between volume and pitch? These hands-on science labs are so fun and engaging, giving first grade children lots of opportunities to experiment with sound and the different ways it can be made and manipulated. From "Singing Spoons" to the absolute favorite "Buzzing Bees," these labs are ready to print and use and are supported by additional resources in the set, including original texts and reading passages. Come see more!
Light Experiments for Kids
Light and Sound Science Labs: These hands-on light experiments for first grade kids are fun, engaging, and aligned to the NGSS. Each science lab teaches children something unique about how light behaves, while introducing them to key vocabulary such as refract, reflect, transparent, translucent, and opaque. Click through to the blog post to grab lots of ideas for your lesson planning. You'll find plenty of book recommendations and student activities to help you get started. Let's go!