Elementary School Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 9

Kids will create their own version of Richard Feynman's rubber band heat engine to learn about thermodynamics with this cool science fair project idea.

In this cool project, create a lighted, scale model of the different layers of the Sun, including the core, radiation and convection zones, and photosphere.

Show your preschooler how to make a print of a butterfly using her hand as a tool--a great way to stimulate her sense of touch.

Is it possible to trick the forces of nature that make your bubbles round to create a square bubble?

Have you ever noticed the ridges on a dog's nose? In this project, we take several dogs' nose prints and discover just how unique they are!

Learn about the fruit fly life cycle in this experiment. Capture fruit flies to examine various stages of insect metamorphosis.

This science fair project idea determines what household items are good conductors of electricity.

Brine shrimp usually live in saltwater. Investigate how salt concentration (salinity) affects the rate at which brine shrimp eggs hatch.

This science fair project focuses on the use of a conductivity device that will determine if a substance dissolved in water can or cannot conduct electricity.

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

Discover whether cold or hot water from the faucet will boil faster on the stove.

This science fair project idea examines whether plants are still able to grow normally if they are turned upside-down.

People have favorite flavors, but what about ants? Which ant food is the most popular?

Learn about the effect of artificial light on plant growth versus natural sunlight and delve into some biology and botany concepts in this science project.

What causes the seasons to change? Kids find out by modeling the earth's tilt using a globe, flashlight and graph paper in this cool science fair project idea.

Create a DIY Electromagnet! Using a 9v battery to create an electrical field around a nail, students explore electromagnetism in this cool science project idea.

Kids construct a single fixed pulley system to learn how pulleys can make work easier in this cool physics and engineering science fair project idea.

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.

This science fair project idea produces sounds by creating vibrations using different objects.

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

In this project students experiment with making music using only glasses of water.

In this fun project, use a memory game to test various age groups and determine whether aging directly affects short-term memory loss.

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!

Learn how starch and carbohydrates interact with different solvents in this fun and easy packing peanut science fair project.

In this experiment you observe and determine how well your cat uses his whiskers to navigate through a maze.

How does water pressure change with depth? Kids learn how pressure works underwater with this cool and easy demo.

In this science experiment, observe convection currents forming and learn about how heat energy moves in liquids from hot to cooler areas through convection.

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