2nd - 4th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 8

This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.

Science fair project that examines what causes thunder and why a thunderclap sounds so loud. How is lightening related to the creation of sound waves?

How does salinity affect the point at which water freezes? Kids will find out by performing this cool melting ice experiment.

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

In this project students experiment with making music using only glasses of water.

What are buttress roots? In this fun science project, make a model of a rainforest tree and learn how they help trees survive in the tropical rainforest!

In this experiment you will replicate the mummification process by making a hot dog mummy.

Learn how to demagnetize a magnet and how physics can explain this phenomenon with this enlightening science fair project.

This science fair project idea investigates the ability of different whitening toothpastes to whiten teeth.

Spiders don't go to grocery stores or fast food chains to get their food -- they set up traps and wait for their food to come to them!

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

This science fair project idea examines whether adding gelatin causes a solid to have a higher melting point and/or melt slower.

Science fair project which compares the rate of temperature change and the maximum temperature as a result of the angle of light radiation.

By incorporating natural materials and the powers of observation, your child will become a backyard naturalist while building early writing and drawing skills!

Will potatoes spud or sprout faster in dry, dark, or cold conditions? Find out in this science fair project idea!

Gymnosperms are coniferous trees that reproduces using pine cones to spread seeds. Check out this simple pine cone experiment to learn about the process!

This science fair project idea researches the different layers of the atmosphere and creates a visual representation of the atmospheric layers.

This biodiversity project examines the biodiversity in your own backyard.

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.

This science fair project idea provides evidence that air is everywhere and takes up space.

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

Kids will learn about the interaction of lactose and lactase in milk and discover why we describe enzymes as catalysts in this fun science fair project.

Science fair project that examines how to grow bacteria in a controlled setting, using simple materials from around the home.

Science fair project idea examines validity of mood ring predictions. Analyze accuracy of results, consider the impact of temperature

Develop your child's mathematical and engineering skills with this fun building brick challenge. In this activity, your learner will be challenged to create a boat out of building bricks.

Science fair project that examines condensation and the conditions needed in order for dew to form.

This science fair project idea produces sounds by creating vibrations using different objects.

This science fair project idea investigates the difference in reaction times between boys and girls.

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

In this free science fair project, build a star clock and learn how to tell time on a clear night by observing the big dipper!