1st Grade Science Games
Experiments, observations & the natural world
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Living and Nonliving Things
Sort things that are alive from things that are not.
What Living Things Need
Sort what a pet really needs from what is just nice to have.
Desert Habitat
Hunt for the plants and animals that live in the hot, dry desert.
Forest Habitat
Read about life in the forest and tap the sentence that proves it.
Ecosystems and Food Chains
Put food chains in order, from the sun to the top eater.
Bird Migration
Help a flock of geese through its long migration journey.
Daytime and Nighttime
Sort what happens in the day and what happens at night.
Seasons and Seasonal Changes
Sort what happens in winter, spring, summer and fall.
Temperature: Hot and Cold
Sort things that are hot from things that are cold.
Air and Wind
Fan the wind at each thing and predict whether it moves.
Properties of Materials
Test materials: do they keep water out or soak it up?
Sink or Float
Predict which things sink and which float, then drop them in.
Observe and Describe
Sort each observation into the sense that noticed it.
Sun and Shadows
Figure out where shadows go and why they change during the day.
Sound Vibrations Lab
Run sound experiments and see that sound is made by vibrations.
Magnets: Magnetic or Not?
Predict what a magnet will pick up, then test it.
Magnet Poles
Decide which magnet ends pull together and which push apart.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many free 1st Grade science games are there?
- LittleActivity has 38 free, interactive science games designed specifically for 1st Grade students. New games are added regularly.
- Are these science games aligned with school curriculum?
- Yes. All 1st Grade science games are aligned with Common Core and state standards. They cover the key skills and concepts taught at this grade level.
- Do I need to create an account to play?
- No. All games are 100% free with no signup required. Just pick a game and start playing instantly in your browser on any device.
- Can my child play these games on a tablet?
- Yes. All LittleActivity games are designed to work on any device — desktop, tablet, or phone. No app download is needed.
- What skills do these science games develop?
- These games develop science fluency, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through interactive gameplay. They reinforce classroom learning in a fun, pressure-free environment.