4th - 7th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 15

You've heard the expression "burn rubber" but do you know how heat affects rubber? Examine the impact of temperature on rubber in this fun science experiment.

This science project teaches students to classify different shapes of leaves.

This project explores ways to prevent static electrical shocks.

examine how passive solar heating works, measure temperature in a parked car on a sunny day. ways to use passive solar heating as an alternative, energy

Learn whether writing things down really makes things easier to remember.

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

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

This project examines whether playing music during class helps students learn or if it distracts students from learning.

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

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

In this science fair project, students examine under what conditions individual plants release seeds and how far the seeds are released.

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.

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

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.

Do lefties just write different or are their brains different? This science project has students explore what it means to be left handed.

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

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

This science fair project will help students learn about non-vascular plants, such as mosses.

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.

Science fair project which uses coins flips to visually demonstrate the probability of an event and how to express it.

Science fair project in which you will learn more about the natural world by preserving and identifying different animal tracks.

Construct and experiment with a periscope using reflected light rays to gather an image.

Science fair project which examines the relationship between frequency of spider web vibration and spider's response time.

Ever wonder why refrigerator lights turn off when you close the door? Does the darkness prevent food from spoiling? This experiment, determines just that.

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

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 examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?

In this science fair project, students will try to discover if test subjects can detect the presence of Monosodium Glutumate (MSG) in food.

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

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