EASY+Experiments

[|Gluep: Solid or Liquid?] First graders enjoy studying solids and liquids because it gives them a chance to get their hands dirty. But sometimes it can get a little predictable. Shake things up with this activity and make Gluep, a goopy substance that behaves like both a solid and a liquid! [|First Grade] | [|Science: Physical Science] [|Create a Ziplock Bag Bomb!] Chemistry is a blast with this backyard bomb...made from a simple sandwich bag. All you need are a few ingredients from the pantry to create a satisfying, and safe, explosion. [|First Grade] | [|Science: Physical Science] [|Water Pollution: Can You See It?] Is your water polluted? Help your kids find out by investigating the water around you using coffee filters and a magnifying glass. [|First Grade] | [|Science: Earth Science] [|Air Magic: Learn About the Properties of Air] How do we know that air exists when we can't see it, taste it, or touch it? One way is to observe the things it does. Here's a classic experiment with a candle that will teach your chilld about some basics in aerodynamics! [|First Grade] | [|Science: Physical Science] [|How Much Does a Caterpillar Eat?] Caterpillars are usually a first grade favorite. This experiment gives your young scientist the opportunity to learn how much of a leaf a caterpillar can eat in one day. And in the process, it will teach her some important steps in the scientific method. [|First Grade] | [|Science: Life Science]

[|Explore States of Matter with Dancing Raisins]
First grade science frequently includes a unit on solids, liquids, and gases. Try this silly science experiment to learn serious information about the difference between all three. [|First Grade] | [|Science: Physical Science] [|Make Ladybug Tightrope Racers] Here's a first grade science game that explores the effect of air currents on a lightweight ladybug racer and throws in some measurement practice as well. [|First Grade] | [|Outdoor: Nature Activities] | [|Science: Life Science] [|Make Window Constellations] Help your first grader explore the magical world of constellations by creating these special star charts from the night sky. [|First Grade] | [|Science: Physical Science] [|Make Meringue Science!] They're crisp. They're sweet. And they are even cool science! Make meringues with your first grader and see how states of matter can transform before your very eyes. [|First Grade] | [|Science: Physical Science] | [|Recipes: Desserts] [|Create a Coiling Snake] In this activity your child will make a coiling snake out of simple household materials, and also find out why they coil. In the end, he will have a coiling critter to hang up and enjoy! [|First Grade] | [|Arts and Crafts: Paper & Glue Crafts] | [|Science: Life Science] [|Make Leaf Rubbing Gift Cards] Combine science with reading and art to help your first grader create an attractive holiday gift for a beloved friend or relative. [|First Grade] | [|Arts and Crafts: Paper & Glue Crafts] | [|Science: Life Science] [|Celery Stick Science] We humans drink water through our mouths, but what about plants? What really happens when you sprinkle that watering can? Here's a classic experiment that demonstrates how plants absorb water. [|First Grade] | [|Science: Physical Science] [|Turn Salt Water into Drinking Water] With fresh water scarcer than ever, scientists are busy exploring ways to take the salt out of ocean water. Try this small-scale experiment to help your kids figure it out. [|First Grade] | [|Science: Physical Science] | [|Outdoor: Nature Activities] [|Grow Your Own Crystals!] Here's a real-life science experiment you can do with your first grade earth scientist to "grow" crystals in your home! All it takes are some simple, everyday ingredients. [|First Grade] | [|Science: Earth Science] [|Spinning Science: Disappearing Color!] 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! [|First Grade] | [|Science: Physical Science] [|Chalk it Up! An Outdoor Classification Activity] Classifying and sorting into groups is also a large part of the first grade math curriculum. The outdoors offers an abundance of learning tools for children, and classifying in the natural world gives your child an added lesson in scientific observation and classification. [|First Grade] | [|Math: Graphing & Data] | [|Science: Life Science] | [|Outdoor: Nature Activities] [|Build a Pop Rocket] What's cooler than an explosion? Not much! This simple science experiment lets kids build their own pop rocket, with help from a basic chemical reaction. So put on your safety goggles and let her rip! [|First Grade] | [|Science: Physical Science] | [|Arts and Crafts: Recycled Crafts] [|Take a Bug Expedition!] When it comes to kids and bugs, there's some kind of magnetic attraction. Want to take advantage of that fact while boosting math and science knowledge at the same time? Take the learning outdoors! [|First Grade] | [|Math: Graphing & Data] | [|Science: Life Science] [|Weight Wonders: Big and Light...Heavy and Small?] Here's a fun activity to help build thinking skills in young scientists, and to encourage them to have a blast exploring mass and volume. [|First Grade] | [|Math: Measurement] | [|Science: Physical Science] [|Play with Pulleys] Get a handle on basic mechanics with this simple household exercise. [|First Grade] | [|Science: Physical Science] [|Explore Volume: Who's Got the Biggest Fist?] Challenge your child to see who in the family has the "biggest" fist. This is a fun way to introduce kids to the concept of volume, and give them a quick hands-on activity to boot. [|First Grade] | [|Math: Measurement] | [|Science: Physical Science] [|Explore Wheels and Axles] You don't need to reinvent the wheel to give your kids a lesson in simple mechanics. [|First Grade] | [|Science: Physical Science] [|Experiment with Balloon Science!] Whether your child loves science or just likes to be impressed, this activity will have her begging to learn how it's done. Tell your child that you're going to blow up a balloon without using your mouth. And with a little bit of yeast, you won't have to use magic to make that statement come true. [|First Grade] | [|Science: Physical Science] [|Geology 101] Take a closer look at the soil that surrounds us, and give your child a lesson in Geology 101! [|First Grade] | [|Science: Earth Science]