4th and 5th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Activities : Page 2

In this fun science fair project idea learn about universal solvents and solutes and find out the solubility of several common liquid substances.

Learn about where colors come from and how light absorption works in this fun experiment! All you need is a flashlight, construction paper, and cellophane!

This science fair project idea discovers which brand of bubblegum produces the largest bubbles.

This science fair project idea investigates how color affects temperature.

Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.

Find out whether packaged seeds actually do expire in this new science fair project idea.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to create a device that protects an egg when it is dropped from a height of about 10 feet.

This project examines whether people's taste perception is influenced by what they see.

Science fair project which determines if plants really do need water to grow, or whether they just need to be kept wet.

This science fair project idea builds models of various types of bridges and then determines which bridge design is the strongest.

This science fair project idea investigates how magnetism can defy the force of gravity.

In this cool physics experiment, use double plane mirrors at various angles to learn about light reflection. Then, see if you can solve a puzzling problem!

In this activity your child will create their very own marble maze!

How do the phases of the Moon and gravity cause spring tides and neap tides? Does the Sun play a role in the tides? Figure it out in this fun science project!

This science fair project idea explores whether talking to a plant will help it grow.

Learn how to make an anemometer with step-by-step instructions in this cool science fair project idea for 4th grade.

Check out this cool science fair project on identifying rocks and minerals for kids.

What are the effects of colored light on plant growth? Explore plant behavior in this cool botany science fair project and learn about phototropism!

In this design challenge, your child will create a parachute for a small toy using typical household items.

In this science fair project, learn how to make gears and find out why they transmit torques in predictable ways.

This science fair project idea determines what household items are good conductors of electricity.

Find out whether a longer airplane will fly farther or a wider paper airplane.

Science fair project which teaches you about the principles of physics within a vacuum by creating a vacuum chamber.

This science fair project idea develops an understanding through experimentation of which shapes are the most structurally strong.

How greasy are your potato chips? Students will use a reliable method to quantify greasiness and compare different brands in this great science fair project.

Kids conduct a cool balloon rocket experiment in this fun science fair project idea. Does a greater volume of air mean a greater distance traveled?

Experiment about connection of senses of taste and smell. Using blindfold and noseplugs, administer blind taste test. Analyze results and organize data.

In this hands-on design challenge your child will make their very own Rube Goldberg Machine.

This science fair project idea discovers if an artificial light source will yield the same plant health and growth rates as light from the sun.

In this science experiment, do tensile strength test on fishing line, a strand of hair, a rubber band, and any other materials you're curious about!