Elementary School Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 14

This science fair project idea investigates the hardness property of minerals.

People have favorite flavors, but what about ants? Which ant food is the most popular?

In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.

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

Blend art and science in this hands-on activity that shows your kindergartener how primary colors combine to make secondary colors.

In this open-ended activity, students will be given a small quantity of three types of materials and asked to design a prototype for “something that will improve the school.”

Before you get ready for a delicious scramble or omelet, add a bit of science to your morning routine!

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

This science fair project idea discovers whether there are some objects that do not fall at a constant rate.

In this sound experiment children listen for differences as they tap on a bag of air, a bag of water, and a wooden block held up to their ears.

Test out the pH levels of soil in your backyard versus soil in more wild environments to solve this science case.

In this experiment you observe and determine how well your cat uses his whiskers to navigate through a maze.

In this activity, students will create a stop motion animation by creating a clay figure and taking a series of digital photographs.

Enter the buzz worthy world of bee watching and find out what time bees like to wake up!

Science fair project idea which teaches you how to make butter by separating cream into butter and buttermilk.

It's not actually that hard to get energy from garbage! Kids learn how to make biogas in the form of methane with this cool and easy science fair project idea.

In this experiment, young ecologists will learn about a type of edge effect: how trees and plants at the edge of a forest can act as a weed filter.

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

This snowman's not abominable, he's adorable! Your child can bring her very own snowman to life while practicing how to create texture.

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.

In this free science fair project idea, we learn about surface tension and how it can support mass—in this case, a floating paper clip.

Science fair project in which you will attempt to throw a ball the greatest horizontal distance possible by using different angles.

The moon doesn't produce its own light, so why can we see it shining in the sky? Learn about reflection and planetshine in this fun and easy science project!

This science fair project idea explores which fruit molds the fastest.

Explore how dielectric heating comes into play when microwaving various liquids in this science project. This test will help you understand how microwaves work!

Science fair project which determines whether people are more likely to follow rules if they are easy to understand.

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

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 experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.