1st - 5th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 12

Check out this cool science project idea to learn about rocks and explore the cycles of formation, breakdown, and reformation of rocks in the Earth's crust.

In this classic Ivory soap experiment, kids learn what happens to different types of soap in the microwave, and why!

Why does purple cheese look nasty? Because color plays a big part in how we perceive the taste of different foods. Are birds just like us in this respect?

The goal of this science fair project is to demonstrate different ways to generate static electricity and record its effects.

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

Science fair project that compares the freezing temperature of salt water and freshwater in order to learn about supercooling and condensation nuclei.

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

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.

The objective of this science fair project is to study the photosynthesis process and demonstrate the important role that leaves play in the process.

Did you even wonder why some rocks are round and smooth while others are broken up into small pieces?

The objective of this science fair project is to analyze the effects of salinity and temperature on water.

Students explore hot desert plant adaptations in this cool science fair project by observing how these organisms prevent excessive transpiration.

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

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

In this physics project, learn about the relationship between light intensity and distance using a laser pointer, flashlight, and graph paper!

What is condensation? Little mad scientists will learn about condensation, states of matter, and air pressure by conducting this cool science experiment.

Glass is see-through, but usually you can still see that it is there. In this experiment, we use baby oil to make glass go completely invisible.

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

This science experiment tests whether warm or cold water works best in making cut flowers last longer.

The goal of this science fair project is to analyze differences between the taste and texture of frozen and fresh food.

This science fair project idea examines whether the colors of the spectrum respond differently in the thermal aspect when radiated by the sun.

How do animals keep warm? In this experiment, find out whether fat insulation resists cold temperatures and learn how this works in the animal kingdom.

Soil and energy don't go together, right? That would be as bizarre as a pairing of peanut butter and marshmallows! Well, actually...

This science fair project creates a visual model of whatâs happening to sound waves as a car approaches and then leaves.

In this science fair project, learn how a mineral streak is made and how it can help identify an unknown mineral.

What do ants eat? Kids find out by observing a colony of ants in this cool zoology science fair project for 4th grade.

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

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.

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

Find out whether we can create motion in a dish and as a result, create a wonderful and colorful show.