2nd - 7th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 12

This science fair project idea examines whether plants are still able to grow normally if they are turned upside-down.

How does frost form? How fast does it form? Do this simple science project using a plastic glass, rock salt and some water to learn about deposition.

In this fun science experiment, kids will determine the best method for ripening avocados and discover the cool chemical reaction that makes this possible.

Are you ready to be a detective for science? Then get out your magnifying glass and start studying fingerprints!

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

This science fair project idea examines whether boys and girls differ in reflexes.

This science fair project idea teaches how the gases and pollution in the air affect the earth's atmosphere temperature.

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

This science fair project focuses on the use of the enzyme amylase found in human saliva to break down starch into sugar.

This science fair project idea determines if crystals will absorb food dye and if colors will mix by the process of diffusion.

Learn how to make a ping pong ball anemometerâa device used to measure wind speedâin this free science fair project idea.

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

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 science and engineering activity, children will explore types of tunnels and their purposes and then design and build a tunnel of their own.

In this project combining nature, art, math, and science, children make rubbings of leaves then observe shapes and structures and sort the leaf images.

This science fair project idea demonstrates that plants give off water.

This project determines what category of person is most likely to be ticklish.

Science fair project which evaluates different athletic shoes in order to find out whether any of them affect a person's ability to run.

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

Science fair project which simulates the global conveyor belts on a small scale, and observes the effects of wind, density and temperature on water movement.

Before you get ready for a delicious scramble or omelet, add a bit of science to your morning routine!

Make a backbone model to explore human anatomy and life science.

Want to see a great example of Newton's first law? Kids will learn about basic physics with this fun, ballistic experiment.

Determine whether butterflies like to drink sugar water, salt water, or plain water.

Young scientists will investigate people's preferences for saltiness, and make some inferences about genetics and diet.

This science fair project investigates why the number of visible stars changes from place to place.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to build a tall tower out of building bricks! The instructions include questions prompts to guide students through the design challenge.

Explore how sound waves are reflected and absorbed by producing echoes. Analyze which locations produce echoes.

This science fair project idea identifies trees using a dichotomous key.

Learn about sound physics and do a survey experiment to explore the difference between sound and noise in this science project.