Elementary School Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 8

In this experiment, students will create their own version of coquina, a sedimentary rock thatâs formed by seashells and sand, cemented by seawater minerals.

Kids get step-by-step instructions for how to make a rubber band car and explore the physics of potential energy with this fun engineering science fair project.

In this sound experiment children listen for differences as they tap on a bag of air, a bag of water, and a wooden block held up to their ears.

Using a toy race car kids create a visual model of the Doppler Effect.

This simple heat transfer experiment is a great introduction to the concepts of heat transfer and conduction.

This science fair project idea studies which brand of wintergreen candy produces the most sparks in the dark.

This science fair project demonstrates the principles of reflection through simple experiments involving mirrors and light.

This science fair project idea researches the different layers of the atmosphere and creates a visual representation of the atmospheric layers.

This science fair project idea examines the reason boats are shaped and engineered.

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

When you cut a flower to put into a vase, it'll eventually wilt, even with water and sunshine. But is there another scientific secret to keeping flowers fresh?

In this activity your child will create their very own marble maze!

Have your child kick off their summer vacation by making a miniature water slide!

While your cells are much too small to see without a microscope, you can create the look of a cell in your very own home with just an egg and vinegar!

This science fair project teaches students the differences between fruits and vegetables.

How does the size of a vibrating surface affect the pitch of a drum? Learn about drum size and pitch with this easy science fair project idea.

Learn about the layers of the Earth and make a model! Create a earth layer book, cake, or clay diagram.

This project explores whether plants can live and grow when "watered" with juice, soda, or milk.

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

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

Science fair project which measures whether tsunamis are more destructive when they are caused by an earthquake or by a meteor.

Examine which metal conducts more heat by boiling water in 3 pans made of aluminum, copper, and stainless steel.

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

Make scented sensory cloud dough. Add it to a sensory table, activity station, or put it in a baggie for extra at-the-park entertainment!

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

In this enlightening transpiration experiment, kids will explore how the loss of water from plants through transpiration contributes to the water cycle.

Science fair project which teaches you about the principles of physics within a vacuum by creating a vacuum chamber.