Elementary School Engineering and Science Inquiry Activities : Page 14

Learn about savanna flora and fauna in this science project! Take a look at characteristics of tropical grassland plants and animals that help them survive.

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

This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.

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?

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

Saturn is the ringed planet in our solar system, a gas giant with rings made of ice and dust. Let's make a cool scale model with an old CD and some glitter!

Learn about the effect of artificial light on plant growth versus natural sunlight and delve into some biology and botany concepts in this science project.

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

The objective of this science fair project is to experiment with balancing everyday objects and observing the the effects of gravity on materials.

Science fair project which determines whether a person's taste in music is dictated by the key that the song is written in.

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

Can you increase the light and plant growth in your garden using mirrors? In this experiment, measure light reflection and find out!

How well can people recall what they have observed. Test your knowledge in this fun experiment.

Why do plants wilt? Kids will learn to think critically about what environmental factors affect plants, and what plants need to survive.

Science fair project which uses coins flips to visually demonstrate the probability of an event and how to express it.

What keeps a an item cooler, polymer crystals or ice? Find out in this cool science experiment!

Check out this fun and easy 4th grade science fair project idea that tests how gravity induces positive and negative geotropism (gravitropism) in bean plants.

This science project teaches young students about germs, bacteria, and the importance of washing their hands. Students will test what is the best way to wash.

In this project, create and examine garden mulch to find out what critters live in the messy, muddy layers just above the soil.

This science experiment tests why guacamole goes brown and if leaving the pit in will stop guacamole from turning brown.

This science fair idea is a great way for kids to explore static electricity. Kids will give a comb a static charge and watch as it separates pepper from salt.

This science fair project idea explores whether mint, known for its âcooling sensationâ really does lower temperatures.

This science fair project idea determines the probability of a coin landing heads or tails.

Kids will create their own version of Richard Feynman's rubber band heat engine to learn about thermodynamics with this cool science fair project idea.

Do plants get crowded? Have your curious kid investigate how plants respond if they're forced to grow together in a confined space.

Learn how different types of soil affect how animal tracks form in this experiment!

This science fair project idea explores how length affects the weight a bridge can hold.

Would your dog prefer homemade or store-bought food? Raw or cooked? Test your dog's preferred diet in this fun experiment.

Discover flight initiation distance as you play around in the park with this fun bird watching project!

Learn how to be a bird scientist in this simple project of watching feathered friends in their habitat.