Elementary School Engineering and Science Inquiry Activities : Page 23

This experiment has students record rat behavior to learn about the benefits of rats and research rat myths throughout history.

Science fair project that determines whether tapping a pomegranate with a spoon helps it release its seeds.

Here's a math, science, and social studies activity: help your kindergartener become a "coin archaeologist" by examining how different coins look and feel.

Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?

This science fair project idea examines how well individuals can remember a story they were told and how accurately they pass that story along.

Dive into the world of cooking oil and smoke points to discover just how fast some oils start smoking.

This play-activity causes young children to focus on and become more aware of their sense of hearing and the power of their ears.

Wiggly worms are known for staying buried in the soil, but how does that affect plants? Are earthworms and plant growth related?

In this design challenge, your child will use building bricks to create a funny face. The activity instructions include question prompts thta can help guide your child through the creative process, and promote their problem-solving skills.

In this science fair project, students examine under what conditions individual plants release seeds and how far the seeds are released.

Cinnamon is tasty, but does it have super powers as well? Find out if cinnamon can repel mosquitoes in this outdoorsy experiment.

This science fair project idea explores whether color affects a person's emotional state.

This science fair project uses paper chromatography to investigate whether black, brown, orange, and purple are pure colors or mixtures of other colors.

Discover which fabrics shrink the most in the wash and why.

This activity challenges your student to use spatial reasoning and computational thinking to program multiple robots.

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

What is a compound microscope? Kids find out by making one of their own in this cool science fair project.

Wonder why bugs always fly around your lights at night? This experiment determines whether insects are attracted to the heat or the light.

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

Watch pre-packaged seeds and seeds taken from inside fruits and vegetables grow. Which ones will grow faster? Read more in this science fair project idea.

Science fair project that compares the biodiversity of fungi in different ecosystems by identifying species of fungi.

This study evaluates if electronic devices commonly found in most households emit radiation, and if they do, how much?

In this activity, children will work on their mathematics and engineering skills as they attempt to recreate the Eiffel Tower out of building blocks!

This experiment examines whether storing your orange juice at different temperatures affects its acidity.

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

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

This science fair project idea recreates the movement of planetary bodies in order to learn why they sometimes appear to move backwards.

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

This science fair project idea investigates if heat from direct sunlight is hotter than heat from reflected sunlight.

This science fair project idea explores alcoholic fermentation at work by making your own soda.