59 Science Projects for 1st Graders
Have you ever wondered what happens when you mix colors of light? In this project, you will use flashlights and colored plastic sheets to find out!
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Create a fizzing, bubbling reaction with baking soda and vinegar! Learn about acid-base reactions and have fun while doing it!
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Can you make a bubble that won't burst? Find out with this fun science project!
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Build a rocket car that rolls across the floor using air from a balloon!
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Have you ever seen raisins swim? Find out how to make raisins swim with this fun science experiment!
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Let's explore how light and dark affect the germination of seeds!
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Get ready to create a massive, bubbling tube of toothpaste using only hydrogen peroxide, yeast and dish soap!
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Make your own sparkling geode rock crystals at home with Borax and see science in action!
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Explore the solar system with fruits! Pick which fruit represents each planet based on their size, then order them according to their distances from the sun.
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This simple Oobleck recipe of cornstarch and water is a fun introduction to the complex science of non-Newtonian fluids!
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Make your own sparkling rainbow crystals at home with Borax and see science in action!
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Write secret messages using baking soda invisible ink and reveal them with grape juice in this cool science project!
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See colors magically move in milk with soap! This fun experiment demonstrates surface tension in a vivid way!
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Build a mini version of our solar system with planets made from play dough or foil and a balloon sun. Discover the wonders of space!
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Want to uncover secret messages like a super spy? Learn how to write and reveal messages using lemon juice and a hair dryer!
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Have you ever wondered how big the Sun really is? See how many Earths can go across the Sun!
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Let's explore how the forces of nature shape the land around us! We'll use sand, water, ice, and wind to observe how erosion works.
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With just a few simple steps, creating a cloud in a jar can help us understand the process of cloud formation!
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Have you ever wondered if the little brown grains of yeast you buy in the grocery store are alive? Let's find out!
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Do you want to know if watering plants makes them grow faster? Join us in this experiment to find out!
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Let's find out which type of tape is the stickiest and requires the most force to pull off a steel surface!
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Can you tell the difference between sweet, sour, salty, and bitter? Find out in this fun science project!
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Did you know you can change the color of flowers? With this science experiment, you can!
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Can you tell which object is better for our environment? Test your recycling sense with this fun experiment!
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Suspend a ball in a stream of air and feel the force of the air pushing it back in!
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See how fast you can react to different situations! Compare your reflexes to your friends and family and see who is the fastest!
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Have you ever wondered how the shape and mass of an object affects its speed when it sinks through water? Let's find out!
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Learn how arches are used to support heavy things with this fun experiment using egg shells!
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Let's measure how much water can fit in the tiny spaces between soil particles!
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Can you guess the flavor of a candy without using your sense of smell? Find out in this fun science experiment!
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Can you tell the difference between smells? Put your nose to the test and find out!
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Learn how to make a wave tank and simulate an undersea earthquake to understand what causes a tsunami!
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Can you tell the difference between an apple and a pear without using your nose? Find out in this fun experiment!
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Can you figure out why some cans of soda sink and others float? Join us in this experiment to find out!
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Can plants survive without sunlight? Find out by covering part of a plant's leaves with shapes and observing the effects!
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Let's explore how soil erosion happens and what we can do to prevent it!
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Have you ever seen raisins dance? Find out why they move and how you can make them dance with this fun science project!
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Discover the tasty way to learn about the Moon phases using Oreo cookies! Create your very own edible Moon models to learn the different Moon phases.
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Explore this fascinating egg experiment with vinegar that makes a bouncy egg! Discover the science of acid and base chemical reactions and protein denaturation!
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Get ready to become a candy-making scientist! Grow your own giant sugar crystals and make rock candy you can eat!
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Watch the colors of the rainbow magically walk from cup to cup in this science project!
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Create a mini Milky Way galaxy in a jar that sparkles! It's mesmerizing and so much fun to make and gaze at!
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Have you ever wondered what the difference between a rock and a mineral is? Find out with this sweet experiment!
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Can you protect a raw egg from breaking when dropped from high up? Have fun in this engineering challenge!
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Science makes it possible to cook spaghetti in just a minute! Soak it first, then cook in a flash. Save the planet while enjoying your favorite dish!
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Create a lava lamp with an erupting volcano effect when you add salt to oil and water! It's so much fun to watch this colorful explosion caused by density!
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Create your own frozen lava lamp with colorful ice cubes and watch as mesmerizing colored water globules dance in clear oil.
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Watch blobs of color float and dance in a homemade lava lamp made with Alka-Seltzer tablets, oil and water!
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Create your own mesmerizing lava lamp with glitter and antacid tablets! Watch as colorful bubbles dance and sparkle, revealing the fascinating science behind this magical experiment.
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Let's see which paper airplane can fly the farthest! Fold, decorate, and launch your own planes to find the winning design.
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Create your own mesmerizing lava lamp with fizzy bubbles! Watch as colors swirl and bubbles rise in this exciting experiment.
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Explore the magic of plant growth and watch seeds from your kitchen come to life! Sprout seeds on a paper towel, then plant them to see them thrive!
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Want to make cool designs using leaves and flowers with sunlight? Explore how the Sun's UV rays affect construction paper while creating beautiful art.
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