4th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Activities : Page 7

In this science fair project, students use the streak test to tell minerals apart from each other.

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

Demonstrate how static electricity can cause an object to move. It also examines just how an object affected by static electricity will move.

Discover whether the â5-second ruleâ is effective at determining whether food is still safe to eat after being dropped on the ground.

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

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the basic principles of air pressure using simple materials like a balloon, straw and string.

Make water and clay play a little more scientific with this hands-on experiment that teaches displacement and shows how an object's shape affects its buoyancy.

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

This science fair project explores how osmotic pressure forces water through the root up into the plant.

Explore how dielectric heating comes into play when microwaving various liquids in this science project. This test will help you understand how microwaves work!

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

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

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

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.

Science fair project about work and energy which uses a simple mathematical formula to predict how far a jar will roll down an incline.

The purpose of this science fair project is to study the properties of sugar and examine individual preferences for sugar and other sweeteners.

Kids learn how to prevent erosion by growing grass. They'll test soil with grass against raw soil in this revealing science fair project idea for 4th grade.

Test out the pH levels of soil in your backyard versus soil in more wild environments to solve this science case.

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

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

Tree rings can tell the age of the tree but also information about the world. This science experiment uses tree stumps to discover new facts.

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

This science fair project idea explores whether white light can be separated into different colors.

Would your dog prefer homemade or store-bought food? Raw or cooked? Test your dog's preferred diet in this fun experiment.

How well can people recall what they have observed. Test your knowledge in this fun experiment.

This tricky building block challenge asks your learner to think creatively. They will work on their divergent thinking skills as they try to fill up an index card perfectly with building bricks.

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.

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.

In this activity, children will work on their mathematics and engineering skills as they attempt to recreate the Eiffel Tower out of building blocks!

Find out whether putting something on top of a plant will inhibit its growth.