First grade science activities

Get this free magnet worksheet to use when you test the magnetism of everyday objects. Perfect for kids ages 4-6!

Growing Rainbow Experiment This experiment gives plenty of observation time as kiddos watch 2 sides of a rainbow grow together and make one big rainbow! Find more about this experiment here! Material ready! Kiddos will love working with the markers! Draw a rainbow on each side of the towel! Don't leave too much space between the 2 rainbows or they may not 'grow together' well. Fold the coffee filter. Put each side in a cup with a bit of water. Then it's observation time! This would also be a…

These sound experiments are fun and engaging! They're perfect science lessons for 1st graders and are aligned with NGSS for teaching sound.

Learning about the changing states of matter is so fun, and sometimes delicious! Did you know you can make ice cream in a bag? Check it out!

Conduct this simple Sharpie solubility experiment ideal for teaching students the processes scientists use and the steps to the scientific method. Easy to do in any classroom and ideal for 2nd and 3rd grade students.

Science can be super fun, and I know I love when I discover new and exciting experiments to try with my kids. These sensational science experiments for kids are gathered up from a few of our own Elementary Entourage family and others too, and they are sure to be a hit with your kids as well! Fizzing Beginning Sounds Science Experiment - The Kindergarten Connection We spend a ton of time identifying beginning sounds and learning to read - why not mix it up with a little science experiment…

Light and Sound unit for First Grade. Little Science Thinkers Curriculum contains lesson plans, science experiments, activities, read aloud books and so much more. #scienceactivities #anchorcharts

Learn a changing matter experiment you can easily do at school that is perfect for 2nd grade. This properties of matter ice cream in a bag science experiment is a delicious demonstration of temperature changes matter that students can eat at the end!

What are natural sources of light vs. artificial sources? How does light travel? And what is the difference between translucent and opaque? 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 activities are ready to print and use... from labs to original science texts and reading passages, the lessons are ready to go!

If you’re looking for fun and engaging 1st grade STEM activities (science, technology, engineering, and math), you’ve come to the right spot! 1st grade is such a wonderful time of growth and learning, and these simple activities are the perfect way for students to expand their knowledge of the world around them! They are perfect for STEM boxes, science centers, or early finisher activities!! #1stgradestem #firstgradestem #stemactivities #stemcenters #stem