1st - 3rd Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Activities : Page 8

This science fair project idea explores whether white light can be separated into different colors.

In this science fair project, students learn how pressure can make the minerals in a rock line up in the same direction and form bands and foliation.

Do you think you could walk around upside down -- with your feet in the air and your head on the ground?

Science fair project that develops latent fingerprints on a non-porous objects by converting superglue from a solid state to a gaseous state.

In this activity, students will think about the form and function of household objects as they compare and contrast kitchen serving spoons of various sizes and designs.

Test your friends to find out if you can replicate the placebo effect's incredible results.

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

Discover flight initiation distance as you play around in the park with this fun bird watching project!

Handedness and footedness refer to whether people prefer to use their left or right hand and foot. In this experiment, test hand and foot dominance.

This science experiment tests why guacamole goes brown and if leaving the pit in will stop guacamole from turning brown.

Learn about the role of Earth's rotation on the Coriolis Effect and hurricanes in this science project. Model the Coriolis Effect on a hurricane's direction.

Find the North Star, and measure your latitude! The purpose of this science fair project is to find latitude and learn about geographic locations.

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

Test whether plants can grow without sunlight and water.

In this fun science experiment, kids will determine the best method for ripening avocados and discover the cool chemical reaction that makes this possible.

Check out this cool science fair project idea that models the behavior of the cold desert plants: xerophytes and halophytes.

This science fair project idea explores how length affects the weight a bridge can hold.

Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

This cool science fair project teaches kids about temperature, density and buoyancy using balloons that float with normal air. No helium required!

What is persistence of vision? With this hands-on science fair project idea, students will demonstrate this cool and dramatic phenomenon in their own classroom.

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

Cherries usually burst with flavor, but in this science experiment they burst with osmotic pressure. This science activity will blow your curious kid's mind!

In this experiment we will be determining whether birds prefer certain colors of seed.

Science fair project that determines whether lettuce that is harvested gradually yields more produce than lettuce that is harvested all at once.

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

Take a closer look at your furry friend (or the furry friend of a neighbor -- with permission) to discover if communication exists between cats and humans.

In this project children discover, identify, and sort seeds from a variety of fruits and vegetables

Kids will build a turtle habitat in order to observe the climate preferences of this cold-blooded reptile.

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.

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