4th and 5th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Activities : Page 12

Science fair project that examines how yeast grows, and which conditions allow for optimal growth. What types of nutrients does yeast prefer?

In this experiment, students will discover how heat and pressure turn clay into slate, phyllite, and finally schist.

Science fair project that determines whether landscaping fabric impacts the ability of plants to receive water.

This science fair project idea determines the probability of a coin landing heads or tails.

Science fair project that examines the behavior of water and gravel in creek beds and the formation of sedimentary rocks.

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

How would you dry your wet clothes if your dryer didn't work? Find out with this fun experiment!

Science fair project which determines whether people are more likely to follow rules if they are easy to understand.

This science fair project idea explores whether cats can be trained in the same way that dogs can.

What is the hydrologic cycle and how does it work? Check out this fun and easy science project where you will model and learn about Earth's water cycle!

This science fair project idea explores whether there is a connection to the color a person wears and the way their emotional state is perceived by others.

This science project challenges students to learn about and classify weeds and discover new practical uses for weeds.

Students explore hot desert plant adaptations in this cool science fair project by observing how these organisms prevent excessive transpiration.

Learn about the power of exponents. The objective of this science fair project is to explore and understand how exponents are used.

Using an empty tennis ball can and a swimming pool, you will determine if it's possible to have a conversation under water.

Science fair project that teaches you about chemical indicators and how to make your own in order to identify various mystery solutions.

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.

Can you plant the insect-attracting borage plant to increase the amount of beneficial insects in your garden? Find out in this experiment!

In this experiment, students find out what happens when a less-dense fluid interacts with a denser one, replicating the effect of cooler solid rock on magma.

Here is a cool and easy science project to determine the rate of chlorophyll breaks down and how it affects the color change of grass from green to yellow.

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

This science fair project compares the allelopathic affects of juglone, a chemical agent produced by the Black Walnut tree, on two plants.

This science fair project idea explores whether a plastic slinky works as well as a metal slinky when walking it down the stairs.

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.

Check out this cool science fair project idea to explore the risk of mechanical deterioration of artifacts placed in a storage box due to mold outbreaks.

Find out whether optical mice are useful on all surfaces or if there are drawbacks to this supposedly superior solution to the traditional roller-ball mouse.

This science project lets students explore the number of spots on a ladybird and how to treat ladybugs with respect.

This science fair project idea compares biodiversity between drops of water.

What chromosome combinations determine a fetus gender? Use probability to think about whether a sperm and ovum will create a male or female in this project.

This science fair project idea investigates how a bottom keel helps keep a boat from rocking back and forth.