59 Science Projects for 1st Graders
1st Grade Science Project FAQ
What are some easy first grade science experiments?
Each one of these first grade science experiments are easy to set up and do, plus first graders will have tons of fun while learning about science. These easy first grade science experiments are a great way to introduce the wonders of science to kids!
Make a Parachute
Mixing Colors of Light
Camouflage and Hide
Baking Soda Volcano
The Invincible Soap Bubble
Jumping Rice Krispies
Balloon-Powered Rocket Car
Exploring Air
Swimming Raisins
Light and Dark on Seed Germination
Details of these science fair projects right above the FAQ!
What is the best 1st grade science project ever?
The Magic Milk Experiment is our top pick among all the 1st grade science projects! It's magical for first graders to see that without stirring, the different colors of food coloring are in perpetual motion. It's also a simple chemical reaction experiment to set up with milk, dish soap, and food coloring.
If you're looking for more 1st grade science projects, check out the 1st grade science fair projects at the top of this page!
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What are some cool 1st grade science fair projects?
Get ready to be amazed by these super cool science projects for 1st graders! With just a few simple things, first graders will be fascinated by rice krispies jumping up and down with static electricity, a chemical reaction making raisins bobbing up and down or rock candy that they made themselves! These first grade science projects put the cool into science!
Magic Milk Painting
Mixing Colors of Light
Camouflage and Hide
Baking Soda Volcano
Sparkling Rainbow Crystal
The Invincible Soap Bubble
Jumping Rice Krispies
Balloon-Powered Rocket Car
Swimming Raisins
Rock Candy: Sweet Science
More details on these science fair projects right above the FAQ!
What are 5 testable questions for 1st grade?
A testable question is a question that we can answer through a science experiment. To do this, we do a control science experiment, then we change one thing in the experiment to see how it affects what happens. This is how we can discover the answer to our question!
What makes a cloud form?
Can drink and food taste different just by changing its color?
Does the color of light affect photosynthesis?
Does temperature affect seed sprouting?
What makes popcorn pop?
Here are more testable questions along with their science projects →
What are the top 10 science projects for 1st grade?
These are our top 10 science projects for 1st grade, with projects from Biology, Chemistry and Earth Science. These projects can be used as science fair project ideas or as a fun experiment to explore different areas of science!
Make a Parachute
Mixing Colors of Light
Camouflage and Hide
Baking Soda Volcano
The Invincible Soap Bubble
Jumping Rice Krispies
Balloon-Powered Rocket Car
Exploring Air
Swimming Raisins
Light and Dark on Seed Germination
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Can I do a 1st grade science fair project in a day?
Yes! Quick experiments can be a great option for a science fair project! We have a variety of quick science project ideas to get you started.
Swimming Raisins
Camouflage and Hide
Baking Soda Volcano
Exploring Air
Balloon-Powered Rocket Car
Make a Parachute
Mixing Colors of Light
Colors of Skittles Experiment
The Invincible Soap Bubble
Jumping Rice Krispies
Check out the science fair project details above the FAQ!
What are some hands-on ways to find inspiration for my science fair project?
Science museums are great places to explore if you're looking for inspiration for your next science fair project or just want to learn more about science. Science museums, natural history museums, space museums, and discovery museums are all great places to do that! You can discover all sorts of interesting things about science and find cool project ideas for science fairs.
There may be free admission days or free passes to a science museum near you! Check your local library for free museum passes, nearby science museums for free entrance days and your credit card for offers.
Find a science museum near you and prepare to be awed by all that you can learn there! I always learn something new and am inspired whenever I go to a science museum!
How do I start a science fair project?
Science fair projects are a fun and unique way to discover science by asking a question and doing a science project. We'll help you find a science fair project idea and guide you through the process of doing and presenting your science fair project with Science Fair Coach's Science Fair Project Guide.
What should I do after I have a science fair project idea?
If you have a science fair project idea, Science Fair Coach can help you turn it into a full science fair project! Starting at Introduction to Science Fairs, we'll guide you through how to do a science fair project, from designing and conducting your experiment to collecting and analyzing your findings. Then, we'll help you showcase your results on a science fair board with our Guide to Science Fair Posters.
How do I make a science fair board?
Your science fair board is where you show off your science fair project for everyone to see and learn from. With our Guide to Science Fair Posters, you can make sure your science fair board stands out and impresses at the science fair!
What is the scientific method?
The 7 steps of the scientific method helps us understand how nature works. Learn how the scientific method is used in a science fair project example, and how it's evolved through history as scientists used different ways to learn about nature with our Guide to the Scientific Method!
What is the engineering design process?
The 6 steps of the engineering design process helps us design an effective solution to a problem. Learn how to use the engineering design process with the example of the egg drop challenge in our Guide to the Engineering Design Process!
Where can I find a science fair competition?
Science fair competitions are an excellent opportunity to explore science. One of the of the premier science advocacy organizations, the Society for Science, is associated with more than 400 science fair competitions in almost every US state, as well as over 70 other countries, regions, and territories. You can find out if there's a Society of Science affiliated science fair near you!
The www Virtual Library: Science Fairs website also has a collection of science fairs from all over the world, as well as national, state, regional, local, and virtual competitions!