4th - 6th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Activities : Page 13

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

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.

Could there be toxic chemicals lurking in the cupboards and closets of your home?

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

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

In this fun experiment, learn about brand awareness and the influence of media on children by testing logo recognition in different age groups.

This science fair project idea examines whether plants are still able to grow normally if they are turned upside-down.

The goal of this science fair project is to demonstrate different ways to generate static electricity and record its effects.

This project investigates the affect of storage temperature on microwave popcorn.

Science fair project which tests various sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks to find out whether one rock family is stronger than the others.

With this science fair idea, little scientists will gain valuable insights into the physics behind throwing a baseball.

This science fair project idea provides evidence that air is everywhere and takes up space.

Science fair project that determines whether mass and weight are the same or different.

Do you have your isopods straight? Learn about sow bug and pill bug behavior by building a terrarium to study them in!

This project determines the age of a tree using a growth factor chart instead of cutting the tree down to count the rings in its base.

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.

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

Science fair project in which you will start a fire from scratch without using matches or a lighter.

This science fair project idea examines whether adding gelatin causes a solid to have a higher melting point and/or melt slower.

Science fair project that compares the freezing temperature of salt water and freshwater in order to learn about supercooling and condensation nuclei.

Is it amplitude? Weight? Length of string? Kids will discover what factors changing the period of a pendulum depends on in this fun and easy physics experiment.

What does a raindrop look like when it splashes on the ground? Is each raindrop unique like snowflakes? Find out how raindrop size varies in this experiment.

Science fair project which teaches you how to make your own homemade glue by combing curdled milk with baking soda.

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

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

Stories change as you retell them. The objective of this science fair project is to demonstrate how information gets interpreted, distorted and changed.

Soil and energy don't go together, right? That would be as bizarre as a pairing of peanut butter and marshmallows! Well, actually...

Science fair project that examines how temperature affects density and how density in turn affects the behavior of helium gas.

The goal of this science fair project is to analyze differences between the taste and texture of frozen and fresh food.

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