Idea's needed for a 1rst grade science project.?

Question

I want to enter my daughter into her school's science fair. She is in the 1rst grade. I'm just looking for ideas on what project she and I could do together. Keep in mind it must be on a first grade level......Any suggestion's are appreciated.

Thank You,

Answer 1

how about a model of the solar system?
you just need styrofoam balls and some thing to color it with

Answer 2

WOW! That's a tough question! I bet you get a better answer from a person who is a teacher! I suggest you try something with water! Kids seem to love and understand water very well. Perhaps make rock-candy on a string or make salt crystals the same way. Fill a clear plastic cup with water and add a lot of sugar, just until the sugar stops dissolving. Tie a string to a pencil or straw and lay it across the top of the cup so the string hangs deep into the water. Set it in the window and watch the crystals grow on the string. Add food coloring to see your crystals easier. You could point-out several stages of the formation of the crystals and if its sugar you use, you can let your judges "sample" the work! The kids understand this kind of basic science and you can use it as an opportunity to introduce new words/concepts such as saturation, evaporation, etc..

I hope this helps spark a great idea to share with your daughter.

Answer 3

"static potential" a derivative of the electromagnetic force which is millions of times stronger than pathetic ol' gravity. To prove this, take a balloon, rub it on something which will create a static potential [like un-conditioned hair] and hold above pieces of paper. The static potential will pull the pieces of paper up off the tabletop to the balloon, thus showing that "static electricity" can overcome gravity.
Or, just use a magnet to pick up something metal.
Or, if you have access to a faucet....
Turn on the water flow so that it is a small stream [just a tiny bit more than steady drops], rub the balloon again, hold the charged balloon near the stream and watch the stream curve in its fall to the sink. Not a HUGE curve, but the static potential does influence its fall.

Answer 4

The volcano! Kids love it and it's pretty simple, but teaches alot. Paper mache, some baking soda, vinegar, food coloring and you're there! Have fun