4th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Activities : Page 9

Find out which kind of bubble wrap fares best when put in impact.

Science fair project that examines how winter storms form and the relationship between temperature, moisture and snow.

In this experiment, you'll make a seafloor spreading model to learn more about how plate tectonics work and create mid-ocean ridges.

Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

This experiment has students record rat behavior to learn about the benefits of rats and research rat myths throughout history.

What's the difference between a microwave and an oven? Use mashed potatoes to explore which kitchen appliance does a better job at keeping food warm.

This project explores whether nails, toothpicks, straws, or pen nibs are best for applying ink to paper.

This science fair project idea discovers whether there are some objects that do not fall at a constant rate.

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

This science fair project idea investigates if fats add to the flavor of food.

Prove that the Earth is not flat. The objective of this science fair project is to measure the angle of the sun and calculate the circumference of the Earth.

This science fair project idea investigates how optical distances change the apparent size of an object as seen through a magnifying lens.

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

Science fair project that identifies the differences between soils from different environments and attempts to figure out why those differences exist.

In this science fair projects, students will grow out the bacteria that collect on air conditioner filters.

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

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

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

Get this cool science fair idea to explore how arctic tundra animals change their behavior and adapt to survive in long, cold winters.

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

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

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

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

This science fair project focuses on a polymer called hydrogel super absorbent crystal which absorbs water, swelling to many times its original size.

This science fair project idea explores if the length of the string that an object is suspended on has an effect on how fast or slow it swings.

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.

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.

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.

This science project has students collect wood samples and invent new uses for different types of wood based on its properties.