Preschool - 6th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Activities : Page 14

Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

Can you plant the insect-attracting borage plant to increase the amount of beneficial insects in your garden? Find out in this experiment!

Science fair project that examines the behavior of water and gravel in creek beds and the formation of sedimentary rocks.

Help your kindergarten scientist predict and observe as she explores the science of smell...and have a great time doing it, too.

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.

Have your kid determine if a goldfish can be conditioned to expect food the same way Pavlov's dogs did with this fascinating science fair project.

This science fair project idea examines which type of insulation holds in the most heat.

In this science fair project, we'll explore how blocking the sun's light can stop those can stop photosensitive paper from changing color.

Can a horse lead itself to the carrot? Train your horse with carrots and boxes and test horse memory in this fun zoology science fair project.

Do different types of oil mix or stack? Find out in this science fair project idea!

How does dishwashing liquid work? Kids discover the chemical mechanism behind cleansing power in this easy science fair project idea.

Learn about the role of Earth's rotation on the Coriolis Effect and hurricanes in this science project. Model the Coriolis Effect on a hurricane's direction.

In this science fair project, apply the principles of leverage and force by building six simple machines designed to set weights in motion.

Can you imagine a sky filled with bright, colorful bubbles? Make this whimsical scene come alive with bubble science!

There are many benefits to bugs and insects. This science project shows how cockroaches, termites, and other critters benefit our planet.

This science fair project idea investigates the ability of different whitening toothpastes to whiten teeth.

Explore how sound waves are reflected and absorbed by producing echoes. Analyze which locations produce echoes.

Want to see a great example of Newton's first law? Kids will learn about basic physics with this fun, ballistic experiment.

This science fair project idea explores whether the process used to dry the beans we eat for food renders them unviable.

Demonstrate how static electricity can cause an object to move. It also examines just how an object affected by static electricity will move.

Science fair project idea examines validity of mood ring predictions. Analyze accuracy of results, consider the impact of temperature

This science fair project idea determines if the size of the parachute will change the rate at which an object falls.

Your preschooler can learn how to siphon water with just two bottles and a plastic tube in this fun, educational science activity.

Science fair project which measures whether tsunamis are more destructive when they are caused by an earthquake or by a meteor.

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

Science fair project which simulates the global conveyor belts on a small scale, and observes the effects of wind, density and temperature on water movement.

Observe corn seed germination to learn about dicots and monocots and how plants grow from seeds to seedlings to full-grown plants!

This science fair project focuses on the use of the enzyme amylase found in human saliva to break down starch into sugar.

Help kids tap into their inner inventor by teaching them how to make peanut butter through trial, error, and lots of taste testing!

Handedness and footedness refer to whether people prefer to use their left or right hand and foot. In this experiment, test hand and foot dominance.