3rd Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Activities : Page 6

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.

Science fair project that examines how winter storms form and the relationship between temperature, moisture and snow.

This activity challenges students to use computational thinking as they create a sequence of commands that will make a robot move in a pattern related to the sound and rhythm of music.

This cool science fair project teaches kids about temperature, density and buoyancy using balloons that float with normal air. No helium required!

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

Science fair project that develops latent fingerprints on a non-porous objects by converting superglue from a solid state to a gaseous state.

This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.

Here is a fun middle school science project on factors affecting solubility. Learn how dissolved solids can "crash out" to form crystals when conditions change.

This project compares the strength of one, two, and three-ply toilet paper.

This science fair project idea explores how enzyme inhibitors, active sites, non-competitive enzyme inhibitors, and substrates work.

Climates with more snowfall have more coniferous forests and fewer deciduous ? Learn about how pine trees in a coniferous forest adapted to withstand snow.

Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

In this experiment we will be determining whether birds prefer certain colors of seed.

There are many benefits to bugs and insects. This science project shows how cockroaches, termites, and other critters benefit our planet.

This experiment has students record rat behavior to learn about the benefits of rats and research rat myths throughout history.

This science experiment has students test whether a snail moves faster on concrete or dirt.

Will storing cucumbers and tomatoes in the fridge destroy their unique flavors? Find out in this science fair project idea!

Check out this cool science project idea to learn about rocks and explore the cycles of formation, breakdown, and reformation of rocks in the Earth's crust.

Check out this cool science fair project idea that models the behavior of the cold desert plants: xerophytes and halophytes.

Find the North Star, and measure your latitude! The purpose of this science fair project is to find latitude and learn about geographic locations.

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

In this popcorn experiment, students can explore how two things made out of the same material can have very different appearances and densities.

Science fair project that determines whether lettuce that is harvested gradually yields more produce than lettuce that is harvested all at once.

Here's a great activity that uses corks and toothpicks to create a fleet of floating boats. Which design makes for the most seaworthy vessel?

Gather some friends for a bubbly soda taste test do determine calories' role in your favorite drinks.

Did you ever add salt to pasta? Did it help cook the pasta faster? If not, find out in this science fair project idea.

The purpose of this science fair project is to demonstrate how yeast, a fungus, causes bread to rise.

Collect meteorite dust with a magnet in your very own backyard! The objective of this science fair project is to gather meteorite dust to study outer space.

This science fair project idea explores whether the process used to dry the beans we eat for food renders them unviable.

What causes dilated pupils? Young scientists will find out by applying what they already know about changes in pupil size and making models of the pupil.