Kindergarten - 3rd Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 2

This is a quick, easy science fair project that conveys the idea of density to preschool and early elementary children.

Your child can create his own texture tree, experimenting with design during the process. The result will be a beautiful addition to your holiday decorations

In this science fair project, young children will become aware of and have the opportunity to experience the four basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty, and bitter.

With this cool floating rocks project, your child will get some hands-on experience with buoyancy and learn why certain rocks like pumice are able to float.

Water, along with soil and light, is a necessary component for plant growth. So what's better for promoting plant growth: tap water, or rain water?

Alive or not? This yeast experiment you can conduct with your little scientist explores the answer to this timeless question.

Camouflage is one of the most important animal adaptations in the African savanna biome. Kids create their own camouflage with this fun science fair project.

In this free science fair project, learn how to separate salt from water using heat. A great science project for elementary school kids.

How does a flashlight work? Kids will make a complete circuit and explore how voltage contributes to brightness with this science fair project idea.

This science fair project investigates whether tapping the top or the side of the can will stop a vigorously-shaken can of soda from exploding.

In this science fair project, kids will be able to see where germs reside on their hands while gaining insight into the benefits of thorough hand washing.

This science fair project idea determines what household items are good conductors of electricity.

Let your kid experiment with textures among fabric and other materials that are smooth, rough, soft, or slippery—and then they'll make a texture book!

Do earthworms like moisture or darkness? Find out as we explore the relationship between earthworms and light.

This project examines whether people's taste perception is influenced by what they see.

Learn whether Mylar Balloons last longer than Latex Balloons or vice versa.

Show your preschooler how to make a print of a butterfly using her hand as a tool--a great way to stimulate her sense of touch.

This project determines whether Styrofoam, paper, or plastic cups are best for preventing ice from melting.

This snowman's not abominable, he's adorable! Your child can bring her very own snowman to life while practicing how to create texture.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to use simple materials to create a catapult for a small, lightweight toy.

These science fair experiments demonstrate the chemistry of rust and the oxidation process.

Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

This project is a vivid, concrete introduction to the basic but important idea that plants need sunlight and water to grow.

This science fair project idea investigates how magnetism can defy the force of gravity.

How does smell affect taste? Ready your taste buds--in this project, you'll gather some test subjects and do a taste test to see how much smell affects taste.

The goal of this evaporation experiment is to learn about how different external conditions affect drying time.

This science fair project idea investigates if webbed feet help a duck (and others) swim.

Crayons aren't just good for creating colorful masterpieces -- they're also great for science!

The objective of this science project was to build a model of a volcano and observe reaction between different substances, including baking soda and vinegar.