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

With this cool floating rocks project, your child will get some hands-on experience with buoyancy and learn why certain rocks like pumice are able to float.

Camouflage is one of the most important animal adaptations in the African savanna biome. Kids create their own camouflage with this fun science fair project.

In this free science fair project, learn how to separate salt from water using heat. A great science project for elementary school kids.

How does a flashlight work? Kids will make a complete circuit and explore how voltage contributes to brightness with this science fair project idea.

This science fair project investigates whether tapping the top or the side of the can will stop a vigorously-shaken can of soda from exploding.

In this science fair project, kids will be able to see where germs reside on their hands while gaining insight into the benefits of thorough hand washing.

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

Do earthworms like moisture or darkness? Find out as we explore the relationship between earthworms and light.

This project examines whether people's taste perception is influenced by what they see.

Learn whether Mylar Balloons last longer than Latex Balloons or vice versa.

This project determines whether Styrofoam, paper, or plastic cups are best for preventing ice from melting.

This snowman's not abominable, he's adorable! Your child can bring her very own snowman to life while practicing how to create texture.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to use simple materials to create a catapult for a small, lightweight toy.

These science fair experiments demonstrate the chemistry of rust and the oxidation process.

Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

This project is a vivid, concrete introduction to the basic but important idea that plants need sunlight and water to grow.

This science fair project idea investigates how magnetism can defy the force of gravity.

How does smell affect taste? Ready your taste buds--in this project, you'll gather some test subjects and do a taste test to see how much smell affects taste.

The goal of this evaporation experiment is to learn about how different external conditions affect drying time.

This science fair project idea investigates if webbed feet help a duck (and others) swim.

Crayons aren't just good for creating colorful masterpieces -- they're also great for science!

The objective of this science project was to build a model of a volcano and observe reaction between different substances, including baking soda and vinegar.

In this science fair project, young children discover what happens when two fluids that have different densities get together.

Find out whether a longer airplane will fly farther or a wider paper airplane.

How does a compass work? What's a magnetic field? Kids will build their own compass at home to find the answers in this great science fair project idea.

In this project, build an insect model that shows how the head, thorax, and abdomen fit together! Learn insect anatomy by constructing a paper mache critter.

This science project teaches young students about germs, bacteria, and the importance of washing their hands. Students will test what is the best way to wash.

Be a chemist for a day and study the simple reaction between sugar and heat. Try heating sugar and see what happens!

This recipe makes bubbles that not only blow up nice and big, but do tricks and experiments! How do you do it? It's not a secret, it's science!