4th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 9

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

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

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.

Magnets vary in strength. Have your young scientist figure out which kind of magnet is the strongest when you have him conduct this attractive experiment.

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

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

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.

This fun experiment provides a concrete and visually striking illustration of photosynthesis.

Discover whether a metal will expand under hot water.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This science fair project idea investigates how the height at which a pendulum is released affects the length of time it continues.

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

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

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

Does dough rise faster with unbleached or bleached flour? Investigate in this science fair project idea.

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

This science fair project idea examines whether boys and girls differ in reflexes.

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

In this popcorn experiment, students can explore how two things made out of the same material can have very different appearances and densities.

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

This study evaluates if electronic devices commonly found in most households emit radiation, and if they do, how much?

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.