Elementary School Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 15

Science fair project idea which teaches you how to make butter by separating cream into butter and buttermilk.

Kids will learn how to show the direction of magnetic field lines and create a permanent model using iron filings in this great science fair project idea.

Find out whether matte or shiny nail polish lasts longer.

Help your kindergarten scientist predict and observe as she explores the science of smell...and have a great time doing it, too.

Here is a kindergarten activity that blends art and science by using magnets, paint, and objects found around the house to create a picture.

Find out whether putting something on top of a plant will inhibit its growth.

Do different types of oil mix or stack? Find out in this science fair project idea!

The objective of this science fair project is to study the photosynthesis process and demonstrate the important role that leaves play in the process.

Kids will make predictions about cricket behavior by conducting this fun and easy experiment which simulates different environments for crickets.

The objective of this science fair project is to test the growth rate of a plan in a crystal medium in comparison to traditional soil.

In this science fair project, students create their own miniature salt flats at home.

Discover whether a metal will expand under hot water.

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

What makes your shadow dance around all day? Let's play detective and find out why that sneaky shadow never stays in one place for long.

Word color association is just a fancy way to talk about the way we connect colors with words.

Can you fool your eyes and your brain with an optical illusion? The purpose of this science fair project is to demonstrate various kinds of optical illusions.

Throughout history, people have used song as a teaching and memory tool. This project explores whether song improves a person's ability to retain information.

What is a wedge? Kids find out by experimenting with different wedges in this simple science fair project idea.

This engaging project encourages young children to practice and refine the important scientific skills of sorting and classification.

Learn about the power of exponents. The objective of this science fair project is to explore and understand how exponents are used.

In this science fair project, learn how a mineral streak is made and how it can help identify an unknown mineral.

Observe corn seed germination to learn about dicots and monocots and how plants grow from seeds to seedlings to full-grown plants!

This science fair project idea explores how the shape of a boat affects its density and how much weight it can float.

This science project encourages students to investigate the Mozart Effect, the idea that classical music promotes learning.

Explore the scientific concept of capacity by seeing how many pennies you boat can hold before it sinks!

What are the benefits of good posture? Kids will learn about the cognitive effects of good posture through conducting and observing a controlled experiment.

Check out this science project idea to compare organic produce to non-organic produce and how preservatives in food extend the shelf life of goods.

In this science fair project, students will create a model of a shoreline, observe erosion and examine how jetties prevent erosion.

Create your very own scented hand sanitizer that will help your child to keep those nasty germs at bay!