Elementary School Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 4

This project examines whether people's taste perception is influenced by what they see.

The objective of this science project was to build a model of a volcano and observe reaction between different substances, including baking soda and vinegar.

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.

What causes the seasons to change? Kids find out by modeling the earth's tilt using a globe, flashlight and graph paper in this cool science fair project idea.

Learn about where colors come from and how light absorption works in this fun experiment! All you need is a flashlight, construction paper, and cellophane!

Check out this cool science fair project on identifying rocks and minerals for kids.

This science fair project idea determines if the color of light affects the growth of plants.

Do earthworms like moisture or darkness? Find out as we explore the relationship between earthworms and light.

This science fair project idea discovers if an artificial light source will yield the same plant health and growth rates as light from the sun.

Throughout history, people have used song as a teaching and memory tool. This project explores whether song improves a person's ability to retain information.

Learn whether Mylar Balloons last longer than Latex Balloons or vice versa.

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

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.

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

How do series and parallel circuits work, and which produces the brightest light in a light bulb? Construct both in this project and find out!

Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

In this science fair project, students make their own rain gauge to measure rainfall.

This science fair project idea researches the different layers of the atmosphere and creates a visual representation of the atmospheric layers.

While your cells are much too small to see without a microscope, you can create the look of a cell in your very own home with just an egg and vinegar!

Why do ants like sugar? Do ants like artificial sweeteners too? Kids find out with this great inquiry-based science fair project.

Kids will make a beautiful rainbow in a jar and learn what enables different types of liquids to remain distinct in separate layers.

How does rust form? Kids will learn about the roles oxygen, water, and electrons play in rust chemistry in this cool science fair project idea.

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

What is the best stain remover for clothes? In this fun and easy science fair project idea, students will identify the best method for laundry stain removal.

Reinforce your child’s understanding of the alphabet by helping them construct all of the letters using pipe cleaners.

This project is a vivid, concrete introduction to the basic but important idea that plants need sunlight and water to grow.

Young physicists will wrestle with a discrepant event: the Hammer Ruler Trick. They'll make some inferences about torque, balance, and center of gravity.

Do you love to make Jell-O? Find out in this science fair project idea if it is possible to make Jell-O with just warm water.

With this cool floating rocks project, your child will get some hands-on experience with buoyancy and learn why certain rocks like pumice are able to float.