1st - 8th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Activities : Page 21

Science fair project that examines how temperature affects density and how density in turn affects the behavior of helium gas.

In this experiment, you'll make a seafloor spreading model to learn more about how plate tectonics work and create mid-ocean ridges.

Science fair project about work and energy which uses a simple mathematical formula to predict how far a jar will roll down an incline.

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

What causes dilated pupils? Young scientists will find out by applying what they already know about changes in pupil size and making models of the pupil.

This science fair project explores how osmotic pressure forces water through the root up into the plant.

Watch pre-packaged seeds and seeds taken from inside fruits and vegetables grow. Which ones will grow faster? Read more in this science fair project idea.

In this experiment, kids will see if pruning tomato plants makes them more fruitful and learn about the factors that contribute to a plant's fruit production.

Climates with more snowfall have more coniferous forests and fewer deciduous ? Learn about how pine trees in a coniferous forest adapted to withstand snow.

Construct batteries that make electricity from fruits with this fun science fair project.

The purpose of this science fair project is to study the properties of sugar and examine individual preferences for sugar and other sweeteners.

This science project teaches students about organic farming and the benefits and disadvantages of commercial plant food.

Science fair project that demonstrates the effect of detergent pollution on fresh water birds' ability to stay afloat.

Will storing cucumbers and tomatoes in the fridge destroy their unique flavors? Find out in this science fair project idea!

Do you think heat can affect a plant's growth rate?

Science fair project in which you will start a fire from scratch without using matches or a lighter.

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

Here's a science activity to help your child investigate how seeds are designed to travel.

Discover whether the â5-second ruleâ is effective at determining whether food is still safe to eat after being dropped on the ground.

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

Check out this cool science fair project idea to explore the risk of mechanical deterioration of artifacts placed in a storage box due to mold outbreaks.

This science fair project idea explores how far the âdanger zoneâ is from different types of caution signs.

This study evaluates if electronic devices commonly found in most households emit radiation, and if they do, how much?

This experiment explores whether reading text on a computer screen or type on paper leads to better retention of the information read.

This science project has students collect wood samples and invent new uses for different types of wood based on its properties.

This science fair project idea investigates how optical distances change the apparent size of an object as seen through a magnifying lens.

This activity challenges students to use computational thinking as they create a sequence of commands that will make a robot navigate around several obstacles.

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.

This tricky building block challenge asks your learner to think creatively. They will work on their divergent thinking skills as they try to fill up an index card perfectly with building bricks.

Kids often ask, "how tall am I?" This science fair project seeks to determine how well kids can guess their own heights.