Elementary School Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 10

Crayons aren't just good for creating colorful masterpieces -- they're also great for science!

You've heard all about oil spills, but can they really be that bad? After all, vegetable oil is in almost every yummy baking good from cookies to brownies.

This project makes young children uniquely aware of their sense of touch and its ability to alone give them information about the world around them.

Chlorine and chloramine are added to our tap water to kill harmful microorganisms. What is the best way to filter these disinfectants in your drinking water?

This science fair project idea explores whether mint, known for its âcooling sensationâ really does lower temperatures.

This science fair idea examines hydrogel superabsorbent polymer crystals. They can absorb 500 times their weight in water. Can they absorb other liquids too?

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

Check out this cool science fair project idea to explore which other common animals besides scorpions glow under a UV Black light.

Young physicists will wrestle with a discrepant event: the Hammer Ruler Trick. They'll make some inferences about torque, balance, and center of gravity.

The objective of this science fair project idea is to examine light refraction as it passes through liquid crystals.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to build a tall tower out of building bricks! The instructions include questions prompts to guide students through the design challenge.

What do worms eat? Kids find out what kinds of rotting leaves and vegetables worms prefer in this cool compost science fair project.

Kids will learn how to make a steam powered rocket boat, also called a putt putt boat or a pop pop boat, in this great science fair project for 4th graders.

This science fair project idea determines if the temperature of rubber effects how high it bounces.

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

Science fair project that examines condensation and the conditions needed in order for dew to form.

Before you get ready for a delicious scramble or omelet, add a bit of science to your morning routine!

In this science fair project, apply the principles of leverage and force by building six simple machines designed to set weights in motion.

Introduce your child to preliminary science concepts by challenging them to do this fun and simple cloud observation activity.

What are the effects of fertilizer on plant growth? What's the best fertilizer type (solid, liquid or powder)? Kids find out in this science fair project idea.

In this science fair project, students focus sunlight with a magnifying glass and trap shorter waves to melt ice.

This science fair project idea explores substances that cause a bubble to last longer.

Learn how to make a hygrometer to measure relative humidity in this project. Make a sling psychrometer hygrometer with gauze, thermometers, and a bottle.

In this experiment you will replicate the mummification process by making a hot dog mummy.

Science fair project which compares the rate of temperature change and the maximum temperature as a result of the angle of light radiation.

In this Bernoulli's Principle experiment, you'll learn how an increase in the speed of a fluid, like air, decreases pressure.

In this experiment you explore how tectonic plates move to create land and expand bodies of water.

Help kids tap into their inner inventor by teaching them how to make peanut butter through trial, error, and lots of taste testing!

In this project, build an insect model that shows how the head, thorax, and abdomen fit together! Learn insect anatomy by constructing a paper mache critter.