1st and 2nd Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 3

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

This science fair project idea determines if the size of the parachute will change the rate at which an object falls.

This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.

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

Do you think you can blow down a sand castle with a mighty wind? Find out which material stands up best to erosion in this erosion experiment.

How does a kazoo, the strings of a guitar, or the speaker of a radio make sound? The purpose of this science fair project is to show how vibration makes sound.

Ever wondered how a plant drinks water? This science project will teach you how and help you create a beautiful floral display!

This project demonstrates the correspondence between the volume of water displaced by a submerged object and the volume of the object displacing it.

This science project challenges students to study deer behavior in their natural habitat- the feeding patterns, social behaviors, male to female ratio, etc.

This science fair project idea demonstrates that plants give off water.

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

How can we describe the relationship of magnetic field strength vs. distance? Kids will find out with this free science fair project idea.

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

This science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.

Slime: It's oozy, it's goopy, and it's just plain fun! Learn how to make slime with this fun science fair project.

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

Science fair project that examines the different types of precipitation, evaluates the density of snow and calculates the ratio of snow-to-liquid.

Stories change as you retell them. The objective of this science fair project is to demonstrate how information gets interpreted, distorted and changed.

This project determines what category of person is most likely to be ticklish.

Science fair project which determines whether the size or the thickness of a piece of paper has an effect on how many times it can be folded in half.

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.

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

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

This classic children's game-connecting two cups with a string-demonstrates sound's ability to travel through air vs through a solid.

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

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.

In this science fair project, kids measure how weather conditions affect how fast a puddle evaporates.

In this activity, your student will be invited to build a chair out of building blocks that is designed to meet the specific size and shape of a small doll or toy figure.