Preschool - 2nd Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Activities : Page 8

Kids often ask, "how tall am I?" This science fair project seeks to determine how well kids can guess their own heights.

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

Did you know a mouse eats almost fifty times as much as a cow? Find out how and test out the strange science with your friends!

This activity challenges students to use computational thinking as they create a sequence of commands that will make a robot navigate around several obstacles.

Invite your kindergarten scientist to conduct this color mixing experiment to discover which primary hues make a rainbow of secondary colors.

In this science fair project, we'll use a liquid crystal thermometer to find out whether exercising makes a difference in people's temperature.

Play with balance and simple engineering as you hurry to create a sturdy rock tower.

Checkerboard play challenges students to use spatial reasoning and computational thinking.

This science fair project idea demonstrates how air resistance contributes to denser objects falling faster than less dense objects.

Are your taste buds up for the challenge? Put tongues to the test with this science fair project that examines who enjoys sour flavors more, adults or kids?

Why does purple cheese look nasty? Because color plays a big part in how we perceive the taste of different foods. Are birds just like us in this respect?

This science fair project idea teaches that time always passes at the same rate and nothing we do in our daily life âreallyâ affects how fast it moves.

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

This science experiment has students test whether a snail moves faster on concrete or dirt.

This super fun science project, perfect for young children, combines crafts, dressing up as animals, outdoor play, and life science learning.

In this experiment, your child will create two compost bins and see if he can determine what attracts fruit flies.

Find out whether we can create motion in a dish and as a result, create a wonderful and colorful show.

Is it a square or a circle? See if you can trick your friends with this zany science project!

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

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

In this science project, young children observe, record, and create collections of colors in their world and increase their powers of observation.

Can you dig it? This science experiment isn't for kids who like to keep their hands clean.

In this activity, students will be challenged to describe and count the ways a toy moves from one position on a grid to another.

In this science fair experiment, children demonstrate the relationship between the amount of stuff and the amount of pressure in a closed system.

This science fair project idea investigates how the shape of an object affects drag.

The objective of this science project is to determine the length of time for different seeds to germinate.

In this science fair project, young children observe, record, and create collections of shapes in their world and increase their powers of observation.

What's the science behind those out-of-sight roots? Find out if you can trick roots into growing in different directions.

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

Hold a magnet marathon! Explore the power of magnets with your kindergartener in this entertaining and simple science game.