Engineering and Science Inquiry Activities : Page 13

Do you hate to waste energy? In this experiment, you will design a machine that is powered by the process known as energy transformation.

Test of the effect of exercise on rote memory. Prepare a single list of 40 randomly chosen words. Have volunteers recall as many words as possible.

The purpose of this science fair project is to build a basic radio.

Air resistance is a crucial factor when designing a parachute. In this science fair project, students find what type of material works best as a parachute.

Explore how you can achieve magnetic levitation with the Meissner Effect! This cool science project explains formation and applications of a superconductor.

see whether all liquids evaporate at the same rate. In other words, does water evaporate at the same rate as juice?

This cool electricity project teaches kids how connecting batteries in series vs. parallel circuits can contribute to different levels of voltage and amperage.

This science fair project collects information on the Internet about yourself and others.

Learn about calorimetry, make a bomb calorimeter, and experiment with combusting different nuts to see which one produces the most energy!

Have you ever seen fruit decay? Find out if a fruit will rot faster if you open it versus leaving it untouched!

This fun experiment provides a concrete and visually striking illustration of photosynthesis.

The goal of this evaporation experiment is to learn about how different external conditions affect drying time.

A project to reinforce learning about the layers of the rainforest, rain forest ecosystem, and the greenhouse effect.

Formulate a hypothesis and use the scientific method to determine the guess what is hidden in a box. Test abilities of volunteers, without opening box.

Does putting soapy water on plants help or hinder plant growth? Kids learn about greywater and how it affects plant growth in this cool science fair project.

What are buttress roots? In this fun science project, make a model of a rainforest tree and learn how they help trees survive in the tropical rainforest!

This science fair project idea compares biodiversity between drops of water.

This fun elementary school science fair project idea helps students in designing an amusement park using their knowledge of forces and simple machines.

This science experiment tests if dog saliva can really help heal wounds.

In this free science fair project idea, we learn about surface tension and how it can support mass—in this case, a floating paper clip.

Science fair project examining barometric pressure, and how it can be used to predict the weather. How does atmospheric pressures relate to weather conditions?

Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

Free science fair project idea that measures change in flexibility with age, using a variety of flexibility tests like Sit & Reach.

How does frost form? How fast does it form? Do this simple science project using a plastic glass, rock salt and some water to learn about deposition.

The goal of this science fair project is to assess the acidity levels of common food and household products using pH test strips.

This science fair project demonstrates the magic of arches by challenging students to stack telephone books on top of eggs without breaking them.

This cool physics demo illustrates the simple harmonic motion of a pendulum while teaching kids the important concepts of potential and kinetic energy.

In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.

This science fair project aims to examine the nature of pi and analyze other properties and values related to circles, such as radius, diameter

This science fair project idea investigates the hardness property of minerals.