| 1st grade science projects are always fun. There are | | | | boxes, and a hole in the side of the other one. After a |
| lots of interesting ways for young kids to experiment, | | | | few days you should notice the plant with the hole in |
| and a lot of them will probably favor doing an | | | | the top of the box is growing straight up, while the |
| experiment on an animal or a bug, or perhaps an | | | | plant with the hole in the side of the box is growing |
| experiment with plants. | | | | sideways, trying to get to the light. |
| A great 1st grade science project for this age group | | | | Another project the kids would likely enjoy might be to |
| should be kept simple and fairly quick, and hopefully | | | | make a tin can phone and see if it really works. This |
| something that can hold the child's interest long enough | | | | project needs very few materials and can be lots of |
| to complete. One fun experiment for the kids to try | | | | fun! All you need is some string and tin cans with a |
| would be to race snails; see if they can move faster | | | | hole in the bottom. Make sure the top of the can that |
| on concrete or on dirt. | | | | the kids hold to their ear isn't sharp. |
| Another project for 1st graders might be to find out if | | | | 1st grade science projects are a lot of fun for |
| plants grow towards light. This project isn't exactly | | | | everyone in the class, teachers included. By choosing |
| quick, but is simple to set up and it gives the children | | | | the right kind of projects for the right kind of class, you |
| something to check on each day. All you need to do | | | | can ensure everyone will learn something about |
| for this experiment is to get two plants and put them | | | | science, while having a great time too. |
| each in a box. Cut a hole in the top of one of the | | | | |