2nd - 4th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 16

This science project challenges students to learn about and classify weeds and discover new practical uses for weeds.

examine how passive solar heating works, measure temperature in a parked car on a sunny day. ways to use passive solar heating as an alternative, energy

Can you plant the insect-attracting borage plant to increase the amount of beneficial insects in your garden? Find out in this experiment!

Create a homemade pair of sunglasses with colored lenses to see just how light and color affect our sight! Use this fun project to practice science!

This science fair project idea explores whether it is easier to balance on a narrow ledge or on a rope.

What's the difference between a microwave and an oven? Use mashed potatoes to explore which kitchen appliance does a better job at keeping food warm.

This science fair project examines how seeds hitchhike on animals and clothing.

In this experiment, students find out what happens when a less-dense fluid interacts with a denser one, replicating the effect of cooler solid rock on magma.

Science fair project that examines the behavior of water and gravel in creek beds and the formation of sedimentary rocks.

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.

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

This science fair project idea investigates how the shape of an object affects drag.

Is it a square or a circle? See if you can trick your friends with this zany science project!

Science fair project in which you will learn more about the natural world by preserving and identifying different animal tracks.

Does dough rise faster with unbleached or bleached flour? Investigate in this science fair project idea.

Which music genres have the fastest tempos? The slowest? This experiment determines if there's a relationship between beats per minute in a song and its genre.

Using an empty tennis ball can and a swimming pool, you will determine if it's possible to have a conversation under water.

Ever wonder why refrigerator lights turn off when you close the door? Does the darkness prevent food from spoiling? This experiment, determines just that.

This science fair project idea investigates if heat from direct sunlight is hotter than heat from reflected sunlight.

In this science fair projects, students will grow out the bacteria that collect on air conditioner filters.

This easy aerodynamics activity is a simple way to introduce kids to the scientific method.

This science project lets students explore the number of spots on a ladybird and how to treat ladybugs with respect.

Did you know a mouse eats almost fifty times as much as a cow? Find out how and test out the strange science with your friends!

This project explores whether nails, toothpicks, straws, or pen nibs are best for applying ink to paper.

Could there be toxic chemicals lurking in the cupboards and closets of your home?

This science fair project idea explores if the length of the string that an object is suspended on has an effect on how fast or slow it swings.

Set off an a science adventure as you prepare a row of bee homes for your new visitors.

Along with being an interesting science activity, dehydrated strawberries are also tasty â and healthy!