{"id":415137,"date":"2023-12-18T09:39:42","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T15:39:42","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2024-01-02T13:25:15","modified_gmt":"2024-01-02T19:25:15","slug":"first-grade-science-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/first-grade-science-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"45 Fabulous 1st Grade Science Projects That Little Learners Will Love"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p>First graders will cheer when you announce that they&#8217;ll get to do a real, hands-on science experiment! These 1st grade science projects are easy for kids to do, with concepts that will help build their science knowledge for the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make it even easier to find the best science projects for 1st graders, we&#8217;ve given each a rating based on difficulty and the materials you&#8217;ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Easy: Low or no-prep experiments you can do pretty much anytime<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medium: These take a little more setup or a longer time to complete<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced: Experiments like these take a fairly big commitment of time and\/or effort<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Materials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Basic: Simple items you probably already have around the house<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medium: Items that you might not already have but are easy to get your hands on<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced: These require specialized or more expensive supplies to complete<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Jump to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#nature\">Animal and Nature Science Projects for 1st Grade<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#weather\">Weather Science Experiments for 1st Grade<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#more\">More 1st Grade Science Experiments and Projects<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nature\">Animal and Nature Science Projects for 1st Grade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn about animals, plants, and the Earth in general with these fun science activities for first graders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sort animals by features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"709\" height=\"1024\" title=\"Animal Sort Science Activity\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fairypoppins.jpg\" alt=\"Charts showing zoo animals sorted by category.\" class=\"wp-image-1470799\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fairypoppins.jpg 709w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fairypoppins-355x512.jpg 355w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fairypoppins-84x122.jpg 84w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fairypoppins-300x433.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fairypoppins-35x50.jpg 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fairy Poppins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a printable or pull out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Assorted-Dinosaur-Realistic-Plastic-Toys\/dp\/B088RKP49K?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=wear03e-20&amp;linkId=4a4cd3009bd374ee97a56eb859d37f10&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">toy animals<\/a> and have kids sort them into categories. It&#8217;s an early introduction to classification systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairypoppins.com\/animal-sort-and-classify\/\">Animal Sort<\/a> at Fairy Poppins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build the layers of Earth with Play-Doh<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"619\" height=\"800\" title=\"Play-Doh Earth Layers\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/layersofearth.jpg\" alt=\"A ball of play doh has a slice taken out of it. It has a yellow center, a brown layer, a red layer, and a blue and green outer shell (first grade science experiments)\" class=\"wp-image-1470812\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/layersofearth.jpg 619w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/layersofearth-396x512.jpg 396w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/layersofearth-94x122.jpg 94w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/layersofearth-300x388.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/layersofearth-39x50.jpg 39w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Evans Elementary School<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another creative use for Play-Doh! Teach your students about the different layers of Earth and then have them create the layers using different colors of Play-Doh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boe.jack.k12.wv.us\/o\/evans\/article\/720426\">Layers of the Earth<\/a> at Evans Elementary School<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turn a plastic bag into a greenhouse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"788\" title=\"Plastic Baggie Garden Science Project\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-plastic-baggie-garden.jpg\" alt=\"House made of green paper, with zip top plastic bag containing paper towel and sprouting seeds (First Grade Science Experiments)\" class=\"wp-image-1390034\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-plastic-baggie-garden.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-plastic-baggie-garden-400x485.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-plastic-baggie-garden-101x122.jpg 101w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-plastic-baggie-garden-300x364.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lessons for Little Ones<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn your 1st grade science class into gardeners! Use a damp paper towel in a plastic bag to allow them to see a seed sprouting and growing roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/lessons4littleones.com\/2018\/04\/19\/plants-science-experiments-teaching-how-plants-grow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Greenhouse Bag<\/a> at Lessons for Little Ones<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">See how shadows change throughout the day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"667\" title=\"Shadow Science Activity\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-shadows.jpg\" alt=\"First grade science students measuring the shadows on a sunny day on the playground\" class=\"wp-image-1390035\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-shadows.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-shadows-400x410.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-shadows-119x122.jpg 119w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-shadows-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-shadows-300x308.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The First Grade Roundup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start in the morning: Have kids stand in one spot on the playground while a partner traces their shadow with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sidewalk-Outside-Washable-Bucket-Pieces\/dp\/B08BTXB44B?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=wear03e-20&amp;linkId=23b46befbe9061826eb60edf92a6c116&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sidewalk chalk<\/a>. Ask them what they think will happen when they stand in the same spot during the afternoon, then head back outside after lunch to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thefirstgraderoundup.com\/2015\/01\/shadows-shadows.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shadow Experiment<\/a> at The First Grade Roundup<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discover how plants drink water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"630\" title=\"First Grade Science Experiments\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-celery.jpg\" alt=\"Three glasses of water dyed different colors with a celery stalk in each\" class=\"wp-image-1390042\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-celery.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-celery-400x388.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-celery-126x122.jpg 126w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-celery-300x291.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lessons for Little Ones<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capillary action is the name of the game, and your 1st grade science kiddos will be amazed at the results. Place celery stalks in cups of colored water, and watch as the leaves change color!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/lessons4littleones.com\/2018\/04\/19\/plants-science-experiments-teaching-how-plants-grow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Capillary Action<\/a> at Lessons for Little Ones<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build a bird feeder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"733\" title=\"First Grade Science Projects\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-bird-feeder.jpg\" alt=\"Platform-style bird feeder built from colorful wood craft sticks and filled with mixed seed (First Grade Science Experiments)\" class=\"wp-image-1390046\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-bird-feeder.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-bird-feeder-400x451.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-bird-feeder-108x122.jpg 108w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-bird-feeder-300x338.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mombrite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set young engineers loose with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mr-Colored-Popsicle-Colorful-Rainbow\/dp\/B096ST5LQ8?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=wear03e-20&amp;linkId=1f4fe806842686fa4522b0e78d595623&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wood craft sticks<\/a>, glue, and string to create a bird feeder. Then research the best seeds to fill them with, and hang them outside your classroom window to draw in some feathered friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mombrite.com\/diy-popsicle-stick-bird-feeder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DIY Bird Feeder<\/a> at Mombrite<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Observe the birds at your feeder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Maya&#039;s Guide for Bird Watching for Kids and Parents\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uq6fIA3m7jw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your feeder is in place, teach kids to identify common birds and keep track of their visits. Report their findings to one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.birds.cornell.edu\/k12\/citizen-science-for-educators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cornell Lab of Ornithology&#8217;s Citizen Science projects<\/a> to let kids be part of real-life research. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/birding-for-kids\/\">Find more bird-watching activities for kids here.<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experiment with apples and oxidation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" title=\"First Grade Science Experiments\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-apples.jpg\" alt=\"Four jars with apple slice in each, filled with air, water, vinegar, and oil, with two magnifying glasses\" class=\"wp-image-1390056\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-apples.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-apples-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-apples-163x122.jpg 163w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-apples-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Camping Teacher<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apples turn brown when they&#8217;re cut open due to oxidation. Is there any way to prevent that from happening? This experiment aims to find out. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/apple-science-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Explore more apple activities here.<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/iamcampingteacher.blogspot.com\/2015\/10\/apples-experiment.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apples Experiment<\/a> at Camping Teacher<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use colorful beads to learn about camouflage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" title=\"First Grade Science Experiments\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-camouflage.jpg\" alt=\"Printed picture of a wildflower meadow with colored beads laid on top\" class=\"wp-image-1390053\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-camouflage.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-camouflage-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-camouflage-122x122.jpg 122w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-camouflage-65x65.jpg 65w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-camouflage-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-camouflage-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The First Grader Roundup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Animal camouflage is an important way for prey to protect itself from predators. To learn how effective it can be, place matching <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Wholesale-Multi-Colored-Bracelet-Braids-Plastic\/dp\/B09C1YL7RQ?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=wear03e-20&amp;linkId=2a07cbb37bbd5ab8cb0ef645bcc9f3a7&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">colored beads<\/a> on top of a photo of wildflowers and see how long it takes students to find them all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thefirstgraderoundup.com\/2018\/02\/animal-adaptation-stations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Camouflage Activity<\/a> at The First Grader Roundup<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expose a sponge fish to pollution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"321\" title=\"First Grade Science Experiments\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-fish-pollution.jpg\" alt=\"A series of images showing fish-shaped sponges in containers filled with oil, dirt, etc.\" class=\"wp-image-1390061\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-fish-pollution.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-fish-pollution-400x198.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-fish-pollution-220x109.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-fish-pollution-300x148.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Owl Teacher<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s never too early to start learning about how important it is to protect the Earth. Use sponge &#8220;fish&#8221; to see how polluted water affects the wildlife living in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/theowlteacher.com\/polluting-fish-for-earth-day-or-any-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pollution Experiment<\/a> at The Owl Teacher<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dig in the dirt with claws<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"545\" title=\"Claw Gloves Science Activity\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-claws.jpg\" alt=\"Student's hand wearing pink glove with plastic spoons attached to fingers, digging in dirt\" class=\"wp-image-1390062\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-claws.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-claws-400x335.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-claws-146x122.jpg 146w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-claws-300x252.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The First Grade Roundup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Animal adaptations allow creatures to live in just about every environment on Earth. Learn how claws help some animals survive and thrive by gluing plastic spoons to a glove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thefirstgraderoundup.com\/2018\/02\/animal-adaptation-stations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Claw Glove<\/a> at The First Grade Roundup<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Observe plant transpiration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"555\" title=\"First Grade Science Experiments\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-transpiration.jpg\" alt=\"Tree branch with leaves covered with an air-tight plastic bag (First Grade Science Experiments)\" class=\"wp-image-1390063\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-transpiration.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-transpiration-400x342.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-transpiration-143x122.jpg 143w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-transpiration-300x256.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Teach Beside Me<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many plants take in more water than they need. What happens to the rest? Wrap a plastic bag around a living tree branch to see transpiration in action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/teachbesideme.com\/leaf-transpiration-experiment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leaf Transpiration<\/a> at Teach Beside Me<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"weather\">Weather Science Experiments for 1st Grade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Try these science activities to explore wind, rain, and more with your firsties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create a weather vane<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1105\" title=\"Weathervane Science Project\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/weathervane.jpg\" alt=\"A weathervane is made from a pink container with a pencil with a sewing needle in the eraser coming out of it. A straw with a piece of paper are attached to the top horizontally (first grade science experiments)\" class=\"wp-image-1470837\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/weathervane.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/weathervane-341x512.jpg 341w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/weathervane-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/weathervane-81x122.jpg 81w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/weathervane-300x451.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/weathervane-33x50.jpg 33w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rookie Parenting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A weather vane is one of the oldest scientific tools\u2014they help people know which way the wind is blowing. Learn how to make your own with this cool weather experiment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rookieparenting.com\/weathervane-weather-science\/\">Weathervane Experiment<\/a> at Rookie Parenting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grow a rainbow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"446\" title=\"First Grade Science: Grow a Rainbow\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-grow-a-rainbow.jpg\" alt=\"Paper towel stretched between two glasses of water, with rainbow colors stretching across it (First Grade Science Experiments)\" class=\"wp-image-1432638\" style=\"width:792px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-grow-a-rainbow.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-grow-a-rainbow-400x274.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-grow-a-rainbow-178x122.jpg 178w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-grow-a-rainbow-235x160.jpg 235w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-grow-a-rainbow-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Best Ideas for Kids<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kids learn the colors of the rainbow along with chromatography as they watch marker streaks climb up and meet across a wet paper towel. The word might be a big one for little kids to learn, but they&#8217;ll love to see it in action!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestideasforkids.com\/grow-a-rainbow-experiment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grow a Rainbow<\/a> at The Best Ideas for Kids<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make it rain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"484\" title=\"First Grade Science: Shaving Cream Rain\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-raincloud.jpg\" alt=\"Glass of water with shaving cream on top and blue food coloring dropping down\" class=\"wp-image-1432639\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-raincloud.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-raincloud-400x298.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-raincloud-164x122.jpg 164w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-raincloud-300x223.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fun Learning for Kids<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need rain to make a rainbow. Simulate a rain cloud in a jar with shaving cream and food coloring, and see how the coloring saturates the &#8220;cloud&#8221; until it simply must fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/funlearningforkids.com\/rain-cloud-jar-science-experiment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shaving Cream Clouds<\/a> at Fun Learning for Kids<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create frost in a can<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" title=\"Frost in a Can Science Experiment\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/frostinacan.png\" alt=\"A tin can has frost developing in it (first grade science experiments)\" class=\"wp-image-1470808\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/frostinacan.png 640w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/frostinacan-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/frostinacan-183x122.png 183w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/frostinacan-450x300.png 450w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/frostinacan-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/frostinacan-50x33.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kindergarten Worksheets and Games<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an especially fun experiment during those chilly winter months. First, fill the can with ice and halfway with water. Then have the kids sprinkle salt in the can and cover the top. Finally, shake it and wait about three minutes for the frost to begin to appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kindergartenworksheetsandgames.com\/frost-in-a-can-science-experiment\/\">Frost in a Can<\/a> at Kindergarten Worksheets and Games<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create an avalanche<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" title=\"First grade science avalanches\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-avalanches.jpg\" alt=\"Blue tray covered in flour and small pebbles (First Grade Science Experiments)\" class=\"wp-image-1390058\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-avalanches.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-avalanches-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-avalanches-183x122.jpg 183w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-avalanches-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-avalanches-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Dab of Glue Will Do<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn about the destructive power of an avalanche in a safe way with this experiment. All you need is flour, cornmeal, pebbles, and a plastic tray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adabofgluewilldo.com\/avalanche-experiment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Avalanche Experiment<\/a> at A Dab of Glue Will Do<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"more\">More 1st Grade Science Projects and Experiments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for more? Try these experiments on a range of subjects to teach first graders all about science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Give gummy bears a bath<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"754\" title=\"First Grade Science: Gummi Bears\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-gummi-bears.jpg\" alt=\"Four plastic cups with liquid and gummi bears, sitting on a printable worksheet (First Grade Science)\" class=\"wp-image-1432640\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-gummi-bears.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-gummi-bears-400x464.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-gummi-bears-105x122.jpg 105w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-gummi-bears-300x348.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">First Grade Buddies + Co<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drop gummy bears into different liquid solutions to see how they change (or don&#8217;t) over time. Kids will learn about osmosis, as well as how scientists must be good observers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstgradebuddies.com\/2018\/10\/simple-science-gummy-bear-experiment.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gummy Bear Experiment<\/a> at First Grade Buddies + Co<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Play a DIY flute<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"707\" title=\"First Grade Science: Pan Flute\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-pan-flute.jpg\" alt=\"First grade science student playing a homemade pan flute\" class=\"wp-image-1432642\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-pan-flute.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-pan-flute-400x435.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-pan-flute-112x122.jpg 112w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-pan-flute-300x326.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Buggy and Buddy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These homemade flutes are fun to play, but they also help young kids learn about sound. Let them experiment with straw lengths to see what tones they can make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/buggyandbuddy.com\/homemade-straw-pan-flutes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DIY Pan Flute<\/a> at Buggy and Buddy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Play with Play-Doh to learn why we have bones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" title=\"First Grade Science Experiments\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-drinking-straw-bones.jpg\" alt=\"Worksheet entitled Why Do I Have Bones with Play-Doh, drinking straws, and simple model of human figure\" class=\"wp-image-1390022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-drinking-straw-bones.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-drinking-straw-bones-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-drinking-straw-bones-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-drinking-straw-bones-183x122.jpg 183w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-drinking-straw-bones-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-drinking-straw-bones-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Keeping My Kiddo Busy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask kids to build a person from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Play-Doh-Modeling-Compound-Non-Toxic-Exclusive\/dp\/B00JM5GW10?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=wear03e-20&amp;linkId=5a7a2a5ad3a7aa812b8d3b4e7a0f9a65&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Play-Doh<\/a> and see if it will stand on its own. Then show them how adding drinking straws gives it structure and strength, and explain that bones do the same for us! (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/play-doh-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get more clever ways to use Play-Doh in the classroom here.<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keepingmykiddobusy.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/6\/all-about-my-body-and-5-senses-free-activity-science-unit-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Play-Doh Bones<\/a> at Keeping My Kiddo Busy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find out which objects magnets attract<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"493\" title=\"First Grade Science Experiments\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-magnet-activities.jpg\" alt=\"Two sheets labeled Magnetic and Not Magnetic with small u-shaped magnet and a basket of small objects\" class=\"wp-image-1390023\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-magnet-activities.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-magnet-activities-400x303.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-magnet-activities-161x122.jpg 161w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-magnet-activities-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fairy Poppins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Equip students with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sntieecr-Magnetism-Experiment-Education-Educational\/dp\/B09B6TRBSS?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=wear03e-20&amp;linkId=de5dbde9c49b7328d16b12dc45bb8354&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">magnets<\/a> and send them out to explore and discover which objects the magnet will stick to and which won&#8217;t. Record their findings on the free printable worksheet at the link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairypoppins.com\/magnet-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Magnet Science Experiments<\/a> at Fairy Poppins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grow a crystal garden<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"614\" title=\"First Grade Science Experiments\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-crystal-garden.jpg\" alt=\"Glass bowl holding blue water solution covered in crystals\" class=\"wp-image-1390024\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-crystal-garden.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-crystal-garden-400x378.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-crystal-garden-129x122.jpg 129w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-crystal-garden-300x283.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Babble Dabble Do<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First grade science students might not grasp the concept of supersaturated solutions, but they&#8217;ll still love a good crystal project! Grab some magnifying glasses and let them examine the crystals up close (try not to touch, as they&#8217;re very fragile) to see the cool geometric structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/babbledabbledo.com\/science-for-kids-crystal-garden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Crystal Garden<\/a> at Babble Dabble Do<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build a jelly bean structure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"826\" title=\"jellybean-stem-structures\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/jellybean-stem-structures.jpg\" alt=\"First grade science student building a structure from jellybeans and toothpicks\" class=\"wp-image-1494931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/jellybean-stem-structures.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/jellybean-stem-structures-400x413.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/jellybean-stem-structures-768x793.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/jellybean-stem-structures-118x122.jpg 118w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/jellybean-stem-structures-48x50.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The STEM Laboratory<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re doing this STEM project in the spring, jelly beans make the perfect base. If you can&#8217;t get a hold of jelly beans, try substituting tiny marshmallows in their place. Make sure to have some extras on hand since little hands are likely to snack as they build.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/thestemlaboratory.com\/stem-jellybean-structures\/\">Jellybean STEM Challenge<\/a> at The STEM Laboratory<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experiment with marshmallow Peeps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"383\" title=\"First Grade Science Experiments\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-peeps-experiment.jpg\" alt=\"Three cups labeled water, vinegar, and soda, each with a pink marshmallow bunny floating in it\" class=\"wp-image-1390025\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-peeps-experiment.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-peeps-experiment-400x236.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-peeps-experiment-207x122.jpg 207w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-peeps-experiment-300x177.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gift of Curiosity<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peeps used to just be an Easter treat, but these days you can find them in different shapes throughout much of the year. Use them to practice making predictions and recording observations with this sweet experiment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.giftofcuriosity.com\/easter-peeps-science-experiment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Easter Peeps Science Experiment<\/a> at Gift of Curiosity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spark excitement with static electricity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" title=\"First Grade Science Experiments\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-static-electricity.jpg\" alt=\"Pink balloon with scrap of yellow tissue paper stuck to it, labeled Static Electricity Experiment for Kids (First Grade Science)\" class=\"wp-image-1390026\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-static-electricity.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-static-electricity-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-static-electricity-183x122.jpg 183w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-static-electricity-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-static-electricity-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kids Activities Blog<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No doubt your 1st grade science students have already encountered static electricity by rubbing a balloon on their hair. This experiment takes things a step further, letting kids explore which objects an electrically charged balloon can pick up and which it can&#8217;t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/kidsactivitiesblog.com\/26688\/static-electricity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Static Electricity Balloons<\/a> at Kids Activities Blog<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Melt crayons to explore solids and liquids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"723\" title=\"First Grade Science Experiments\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-melting-crayons.jpg\" alt=\"A rainbow of crayons laid on white paper, melting and running down. Text reads Melting: Solid to Liquid, Solid plus Heat equals Liquid\" class=\"wp-image-1390027\" style=\"width:815px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-melting-crayons.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-melting-crayons-400x448.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-melting-crayons-109x122.jpg 109w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-melting-crayons-300x336.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">First Grade Circle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dig out some old crayons and use them for this easy experiment that demonstrates the difference between liquids and solids. When you&#8217;re done, you&#8217;ll have a cool piece of art to display. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/broken-crayons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Discover more uses for broken crayons here.<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/firstgradecircle.blogspot.com\/2012\/09\/science-experiment-melting-crayons.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Melting Crayons<\/a> at First Grade Circle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talk through a paper cup phone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"720\" title=\"first grade science paper cup phone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-paper-cup-phone.jpg\" alt=\"Two green paper cups connected at the bottoms by long pink string (First Grade Science Experiments)\" class=\"wp-image-1390029\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-paper-cup-phone.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-paper-cup-phone-400x443.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-paper-cup-phone-110x122.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-paper-cup-phone-300x332.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There&#8217;s Just One Mommy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This classic experiment will help your 1st grade science class understand that sound travels in waves, through the air, and across other objects. Watching their faces light up when they hear whispers in their cups will make your day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/theresjustonemommy.com\/make-a-paper-cup-phone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paper Cup Phone<\/a> at There&#8217;s Just One Mommy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blow a bubble snake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1101\" height=\"825\" title=\"Bubble Snake Science Activity\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bubblesnake.jpg\" alt=\"A little boy is seen blowing out a long stream of bubbles that are all attached (first grade science experiments)\" class=\"wp-image-1470814\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bubblesnake.jpg 1101w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bubblesnake-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bubblesnake-800x599.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bubblesnake-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bubblesnake-163x122.jpg 163w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bubblesnake-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bubblesnake-50x37.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1101px) 100vw, 1101px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hand 2 Mind<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Medium \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll need to plan this experiment for a day with nice weather since it is best suited to outdoors. You will need an empty water bottle, a washcloth, a rubber band, a small bowl or plate, food coloring, scissors or box cutters, distilled water, dish soap, and Karo syrup or glycerin. There&#8217;s a lot of prep, but the end result is definitely worth it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hand2mind.com\/blog\/stem-rainbow-bubble-snakes\">Bubble Snakes<\/a> at Hand 2 Mind<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn why we have night and day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"484\" title=\"Night and Day Plate Science Activity\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/night-day-plate-science-activity.jpg\" alt=\"Paper plate divided in half, with night illustrated on one half and day on the other\" class=\"wp-image-1494936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/night-day-plate-science-activity.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/night-day-plate-science-activity-400x242.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/night-day-plate-science-activity-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/night-day-plate-science-activity-202x122.jpg 202w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/night-day-plate-science-activity-50x30.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Universe Awareness<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Earth&#8217;s daily rotation gives us days and nights. This simple demo helps kids understand that. They draw a day scene and a night scene on a paper plate, then cover it with half of another plate that can be moved. This is an art project and 1st grade science experiment all rolled into one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unawe.org\/activity\/eu-unawe1301\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Night and Day Play<\/a> at Universe Awareness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Float food coloring on milk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"591\" title=\"first grade science surface tension milk\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-surface-tension-milk.jpg\" alt=\"Glass of milk with blue, red, and orange food coloring floating on the surface (First Grade Science Experiments)\" class=\"wp-image-1390031\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-surface-tension-milk.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-surface-tension-milk-400x364.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-surface-tension-milk-134x122.jpg 134w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-surface-tension-milk-300x273.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">STEAMsational<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn about surface tension by dropping food coloring onto different types of milk (whole, skim, cream, etc.). Then use dish soap to break down the fats and surface tension, and watch the colors dance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.steamsational.com\/milk-surface-tension-experiment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Surface Tension Milk<\/a> at STEAMsational<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drop water onto a penny<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Sci Guys: Science at Home - SE3 - EP7: Comparing Surface Tension - Penny Surface Tension\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6YGLfZG5lEQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue your exploration of surface tension by adding water drop-by-drop to a penny. The surface tension will allow you to add far more water than you might think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will it sink or swim?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Science Video for Kids learning Sink or Float Experiment!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wxjmvCsWyL0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask students to predict whether a variety of items will sink or float in water. Then test each object to check their hypotheses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blow up a balloon using yeast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"692\" title=\"First Grade Science Experiments\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-yeast-balloon.jpg\" alt=\"Young student pouring yeast through a funnel into a plastic bottle\" class=\"wp-image-1390037\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-yeast-balloon.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-yeast-balloon-400x426.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-yeast-balloon-115x122.jpg 115w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-yeast-balloon-300x319.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The STEM Laboratory<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is similar to the classic lemon juice and baking soda experiment many kids do at some point. But this one is better for younger kids since you don&#8217;t have to worry about them splashing the juice in their eyes. Kids will be just as astonished at the results as the yeast eats the sugar and produces carbon dioxide gas!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/thestemlaboratory.com\/inflate-balloon-yeast-experiment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yeast Balloon Experiment<\/a> at The STEM Laboratory<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Push on air<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" title=\"Air Pressure Science Experiment\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pushoutair.jpg\" alt=\"A piece of paper says Pushing On Air. It has a barrell, plunger, syringe, etc. on it \" class=\"wp-image-1470822\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pushoutair.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pushoutair-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pushoutair-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pushoutair-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pushoutair-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pushoutair-163x122.jpg 163w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pushoutair-1300x975.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pushoutair-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pushoutair-50x38.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">First Grade Adventurers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teach your students about air compression and air pressure using a barrel, plunger, syringe, and flexible tube. Kids will definitely get a kick out of air wrestling and popping off their plungers using air pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"http:\/\/whesmangos.blogspot.com\/2015\/02\/blog-post.html\">Air Pressure Experiment<\/a> at First Grade Adventurers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Test your reaction time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"724\" title=\"First Grade Science Experiments\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-reaction-time.jpg\" alt=\"Blue ruler dropping into student's hand\" class=\"wp-image-1390040\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-reaction-time.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-reaction-time-400x446.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-reaction-time-110x122.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-reaction-time-300x334.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Science Sparks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do your students have lightning-quick reflexes? Find out with this easy experiment. One student holds a ruler vertically, while another places their hand just beneath and waits. When the first student drops the ruler, the second catches it as quickly as possible, seeing how many inches passed through their fingers first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.science-sparks.com\/test-your-reaction-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reaction Time Experiment<\/a> at Science Sparks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assemble a DIY lava lamp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"605\" title=\"First Grade Science Experiments\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-salt-volcano.jpg\" alt=\"Glass jar filled with water and floating yellow oil\" class=\"wp-image-1390043\" style=\"width:787px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-salt-volcano.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-salt-volcano-400x372.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-salt-volcano-131x122.jpg 131w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-salt-volcano-300x279.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">What Do We Do All Day?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your firsties are too young to remember the lava lamp craze, but this science project will give them a taste of it as they learn about liquid density.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatdowedoallday.com\/salt-volcano\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Salt Volcano Lava Lamp<\/a> at What Do We Do All Day?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn the scientific method with candy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"683\" title=\"First Grade Science Experiments\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-melting-candy.jpg\" alt=\"Worksheet labeled Will It Melt? with dish of various candies and a red crayon (First Grade Science Experiments)\" class=\"wp-image-1390045\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-melting-candy.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-melting-candy-400x420.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-melting-candy-116x122.jpg 116w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-melting-candy-300x315.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Playdough to Plato<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/scientific-method-worksheet\/\">scientific method<\/a> in action as kids hypothesize what will happen to various types of candy in the hot sun. Observe, record, and analyze your results to see if their predictions were correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playdoughtoplato.com\/will-it-melt-candy-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Candy Scientific Method Activity<\/a> at Playdough to Plato<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Look into mirrors to discover symmetry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"618\" title=\"First Grade Science ExperimentsYou\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-mirrors-symmetry.jpg\" alt=\"Young student's hand holding a mirror on a piece of paper with the letters A I U, showing symmetry (First Grade Science Experiments)\" class=\"wp-image-1390050\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-mirrors-symmetry.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-mirrors-symmetry-400x380.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-mirrors-symmetry-128x122.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-mirrors-symmetry-300x285.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Buggy and Buddy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By now, 1st grade science students may have noticed that mirrors reflect objects backward. Ask them to write the alphabet in capital letters, then hold it up to the mirror. Which letters are the same when they&#8217;re reflected? Use those findings to talk about symmetry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/buggyandbuddy.com\/science-experiments-kids-reflections-mirrors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mirror Symmetry<\/a> at Buggy and Buddy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create a super-simple circuit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" title=\"Super Simple Circuit Project\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/circuit.jpg\" alt=\"A child's hands are shown holding large batteries, tin foil, and a small light.\" class=\"wp-image-1470826\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/circuit.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/circuit-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/circuit-183x122.jpg 183w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/circuit-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/circuit-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/circuit-50x33.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">What Do We Do All Day?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the perfect way to introduce the concept of electricity to young students since the materials and steps are minimal. You will need a D battery, tinfoil, electrical tape, and a light bulb from a flashlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatdowedoallday.com\/simple-circuit-science-project\/\">Super-Simple Circuit<\/a> at What Do We Do All Day?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;Bend&#8221; a pencil using light refraction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"600\" title=\"First Grade Science Experiments\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-bending-pencil.jpg\" alt=\"Mason jar of water with a pencil in it, viewed from the side\" class=\"wp-image-1390051\" style=\"width:813px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-bending-pencil.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-bending-pencil-400x369.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-bending-pencil-132x122.jpg 132w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-bending-pencil-300x277.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">STEAMsational<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your students you&#8217;re going to bend a pencil without touching it. Drop it into a glass of water and have them look at it from the side. Light refraction makes it appear to be in two pieces!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.steamsational.com\/bending-pencil-experiment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bending Pencil Experiment<\/a> at STEAMsational<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Roll marbles to explore momentum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" title=\"First Grade Science Experiments\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-momentum.jpg\" alt=\"A ruler propped on one side on a flat book, with a marble rolling down it toward a folded index card (First Grade Science Experiments)\" class=\"wp-image-1390054\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-momentum.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-momentum-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-momentum-183x122.jpg 183w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-momentum-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/first-grade-science-momentum-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Momentum is &#8220;mass in motion,&#8221; but what does that really mean? 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