Kindergarten - 3rd Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 7

Spiders don't go to grocery stores or fast food chains to get their food -- they set up traps and wait for their food to come to them!

In this classic Ivory soap experiment, kids learn what happens to different types of soap in the microwave, and why!

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

By incorporating natural materials and the powers of observation, your child will become a backyard naturalist while building early writing and drawing skills!

Will potatoes spud or sprout faster in dry, dark, or cold conditions? Find out in this science fair project idea!

Gymnosperms are coniferous trees that reproduces using pine cones to spread seeds. Check out this simple pine cone experiment to learn about the process!

This biodiversity project examines the biodiversity in your own backyard.

This is a fun and inexpensive project and it's a great way for your child to build basic geometry skills, like shape recognition and pattern/angle familiarity.

Help children understand the power of germs and the importance of hand washing with this visual activity that introduces the concept of scientific inquiry.

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.

In this kindergarten activity your child will create a map of your house and use a magnet to move pictures of your family through the house!

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

In this activity, you'll send your kindergartener on a scavenger hunt to find sounds and create a sound recording. Here's how!

Develop your child's mathematical and engineering skills with this fun building brick challenge. In this activity, your learner will be challenged to create a boat out of building bricks.

Science fair project that examines condensation and the conditions needed in order for dew to form.

This science fair project idea investigates the difference in reaction times between boys and girls.

In this free science fair project, build a star clock and learn how to tell time on a clear night by observing the big dipper!

This science fair project idea examines whether plants are still able to grow normally if they are turned upside-down.

How does frost form? How fast does it form? Do this simple science project using a plastic glass, rock salt and some water to learn about deposition.

In this fun science experiment, kids will determine the best method for ripening avocados and discover the cool chemical reaction that makes this possible.

Are you ready to be a detective for science? Then get out your magnifying glass and start studying fingerprints!

This science experiment tests whether warm or cold water works best in making cut flowers last longer.

This science fair project idea teaches how the gases and pollution in the air affect the earth's atmosphere temperature.

This science fair project idea determines if crystals will absorb food dye and if colors will mix by the process of diffusion.

What do ants eat? Kids find out by observing a colony of ants in this cool zoology science fair project for 4th grade.

In this science and engineering activity, children will explore types of tunnels and their purposes and then design and build a tunnel of their own.

In this project combining nature, art, math, and science, children make rubbings of leaves then observe shapes and structures and sort the leaf images.

This science fair project idea demonstrates that plants give off water.

This project determines what category of person is most likely to be ticklish.

Before you get ready for a delicious scramble or omelet, add a bit of science to your morning routine!