Engineering and Science Inquiry Activities : Page 31

This science fair project teaches kids experimental design and how to test if subjects can really sense if they are being watched.

Science fair project which examines how stopping a tomato's ripening process using the enzyme ethylene effects the tomato plant and its reproduction cycle.

The objective of this experiment is to identify common materials that absorb sound waves with the greatest efficiency.

In this science fair project, students will create a model of a shoreline, observe erosion and examine how jetties prevent erosion.

Soil is made up of different layers. How far down do you need to dig to find the soil horizon, or the place where bits of leaves and branches become soil?

This science fair project focuses on a polymer called hydrogel super absorbent crystal which absorbs water, swelling to many times its original size.

Teach your first grade scientist the difference between liquids and solids using maple syrup.

In this project students experiment with making music using only glasses of water.

This science fair project examines discover whether different formations of deodorant works better for certain skin types.

What is persistence of vision? With this hands-on science fair project idea, students will demonstrate this cool and dramatic phenomenon in their own classroom.

Test out various brands of permanent markers to see which one is least water soluble.

Explore the relationship between personality traits and birth order effects.

Determine whether the relationship between a personâs armspan and height are genetic.

This project uses science and art to help students learn and teach others about Earth's endangered and extinct species.

This science fair project idea measures the growth of bread dough and finds out how long it takes for the dough to stop rising.

Protozoa and ciliate and amoeba, oh my! The objective of this science fair project is for students to use a microscope and identify microscopic life.

In this science fair experiment, high school students determine if all proteins denature at the same temperature.

This science fair project idea explores if male or female humans are more likely to exhibit some form of color blindness.

Is there any correlation between hot tubs and high blood pressure? Kids discover the answer (and its biological basis) in this cool science fair project.

It's rhyme time! With this science fair project idea, your child will find out which words can be considered easy rhyming words, and why.

This fun science project helps to investigate how much water can a plant take up and release in a certain period of time through the process of transpiration.

The goal of this science fair project is to demonstrate the effects of oxidation by writing a message in invisible ink made from lemon juice.

This science fair project idea explores whether a sundial is as accurate as an atomic clock when telling time.

Science fair project that demonstrates the effect of detergent pollution on fresh water birds' ability to stay afloat.

The objective of this project is to examine the ways in which a passive solar house may contribute to conservation of energy.

Explore concepts in current and coltage with these Van de Graaff generator experiments.

Using an empty tennis ball can and a swimming pool, you will determine if it's possible to have a conversation under water.

What's the difference between centripetal and centrifugal force? Students find out by seeing both in action as they conduct this experiment.

Check out this fun science project idea on ecological succession and learn the main difference between primary and secondary succession.

The aim of this science fair project is to study the mathematical construct called magic squares and create a unique magic square puzzle.