3rd - 8th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Activities : Page 19

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

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.

Science fair project that compares the biodiversity of fungi in different ecosystems by identifying species of fungi.

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

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

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

This science fair project idea recreates the movement of planetary bodies in order to learn why they sometimes appear to move backwards.

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

This science fair project idea explores alcoholic fermentation at work by making your own soda.

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

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.

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

Science fair project that uses muriatic acid to develop fingerprints that would otherwise be invisible.

Glass is see-through, but usually you can still see that it is there. In this experiment, we use baby oil to make glass go completely invisible.

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

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.

Does your middle school teenager have good reflexes? Gauge his reaction time in this science and math activity that requires only a yardstick and a friend.

What animals are most popular? This project affords practice in data-collection, record-keeping and data-analysis through the investigation of this question.

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

In this science fair project you will make a model of a cell membrane using very simple material.

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

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

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

Explore if planting seeds in a certain direction will affect how fast it germinates.

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

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

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.

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

This experiment tests which gender is better at catching how a magician performs his tricks.