3rd - 7th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Activities : Page 19

Science fair project which determines whether it is numerically possible to be connected to every person on the earth within six degrees of separation.

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

In this activity, children will work on their mathematics and engineering skills as they attempt to recreate the Eiffel Tower out of building blocks!

This science fair project idea explores whether people have an innate feel for the passing of time from a few seconds to 20 minutes.

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

In this science fair project, students examine under what conditions individual plants release seeds and how far the seeds are released.

What is a compound microscope? Kids find out by making one of their own in this cool science fair project.

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

In this science fair project, students will try to discover if test subjects can detect the presence of Monosodium Glutumate (MSG) in food.

This science fair project idea measures the growth of bread dough and finds out how long it takes for the dough to stop rising.

Do lefties just write different or are their brains different? This science project has students explore what it means to be left handed.

What is mulch? Kids will provide soil with a wet blanket of mulch and see if that helps keep drought-stricken soil damp.

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

Science fair project which examines the relationship between frequency of spider web vibration and spider's response time.

Science fair project determines relationship between number and variety of insects and spiders by collecting and counting invertebrates in a ecosystem.

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

This science fair project idea examines how well individuals can remember a story they were told and how accurately they pass that story along.

Wonder why bugs always fly around your lights at night? This experiment determines whether insects are attracted to the heat or the light.

In this activity, your learner will be challenged to create their own tic-tac-toe grid out of building blocks.

What can you do with hair after its cut? This science project teaches you practical uses for human hair.

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.

This science project teaches students the relationship between compost and plant growth. Students conduct an experiment with different types of compost.

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.

Demonstrate how to tell the age of an egg without having to crack it open.

The purpose of this study is to determine if people can tell the difference between organic and conventional food from looking at, smelling and tasting it.

Science fair project that determines whether tapping a pomegranate with a spoon helps it release its seeds.

This experiment examines whether storing your orange juice at different temperatures affects its acidity.

This science fair project idea examines the distance a person travels on an average day and to relate that to an understanding of the size of the Earth.

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

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