Engineering and Science Inquiry Activities : Page 6

Do you think you can blow down a sand castle with a mighty wind? Find out which material stands up best to erosion in this erosion experiment.

In this cool science experiment, learn about magnetism and poles, and test magnet strength to find out if two magnets are twice as strong as one.

Science fair project that examines the different types of precipitation, evaluates the density of snow and calculates the ratio of snow-to-liquid.

In this science fair project, learn how to make gears and find out why they transmit torques in predictable ways.

Build a magnetic linear accelerator using a ruler, neodymium magnets, and small metal balls in this fun science fair project exploring magnetic propulsion.

In this science fair project, students discover how sedimentary layers form as sediments like mud, silt and sand settle over time.

This science fair project idea investigates emulsifiers that allow oil and vinegar to mix.

Understanding absorption means understanding why certain fibers and materials can absorb water! Kids will see absorption in action in this simple project.

Kids will learn some cool stuff about chemical reactions by determining what happens when you mix different concentrations of hydrogen peroxide and yeast.

In this design challenge, your child will create a parachute for a small toy using typical household items.

The objective of this science fair project idea is to determine if sound travels best through the air, water or a solid.

In this science fair project, we learn how air molecules move as a result of density, convection, and air currents.

Find out whether packaged seeds actually do expire in this new science fair project idea.

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

Find out which type of sponge holds the most water.

What are the effects of colored light on plant growth? Explore plant behavior in this cool botany science fair project and learn about phototropism!

This science fair project idea identifies trees using a dichotomous key.

In this project, you'll build a model of the earth, complete with all seven continents and four major oceans.

Learn the basic structure of a DNA strand, which is the double helix, how genes form together, and the resemblance DNA has to a twisted ladder. Create a model.

This science fair project idea develops an understanding through experimentation of which shapes are the most structurally strong.

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

This easy and inexpensive paper towel science project introduces kids to important physical concepts like cohesion, adhesion, and capillarity.

What's the relationship between temperature, air humidity and static electricity? Kids will find out with this free static electricity science fair project.

In this experiment you will replicate the mummification process by making a hot dog mummy.

Plants and light seem to be good buddies, but how far does the friendship really go?

Check out this fun leaf chromatography science fair project idea for middle school students and discover the hidden pigments in leaves.

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

This science fair project idea explores the different properties of matter.

High school students recreate Michael Faraday's experiment in this cool science fair project that induces current in a coil of wire.

The objective of this science fair project is to observe the differences in heat absorption for darker colors vs. lighter colors.