1st and 2nd Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Science Projects : Page 2

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

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

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

It's rhyme time! With this science fair project idea, your child will find out which words can be considered easy rhyming words, and why.

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

Word color association is just a fancy way to talk about the way we connect colors with words.

Take a closer look at your furry friend (or the furry friend of a neighbor -- with permission) to discover if communication exists between cats and humans.

Kids construct a single fixed pulley system to learn how pulleys can make work easier in this cool physics and engineering science fair project idea.

This project determines what category of person is most likely to be ticklish.

How does water pressure change with depth? Kids learn how pressure works underwater with this cool and easy demo.

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?

Slime: It's oozy, it's goopy, and it's just plain fun! Learn how to make slime with this fun science fair project.

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

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

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

In this science fair project, we'll use a liquid crystal thermometer to find out whether exercising makes a difference in people's temperature.

Do you think you could walk around upside down -- with your feet in the air and your head on the ground?

This science fair project idea determines if crystals will absorb food dye and if colors will mix by the process of diffusion.

In this science fair project, kids measure how weather conditions affect how fast a puddle evaporates.

In this project children discover, identify, and sort seeds from a variety of fruits and vegetables

This science fair project will help students learn about non-vascular plants, such as mosses.

What makes your shadow dance around all day? Let's play detective and find out why that sneaky shadow never stays in one place for long.

Uh-oh! Is that a pill sitting on the counter or a piece of candy?

This experiment challenges students to forecast the weather based on the surrounding areas' weather.

This science fair project idea investigates how optical distances change the apparent size of an object as seen through a magnifying lens.

This science project lets students explore the number of spots on a ladybird and how to treat ladybugs with respect.

There are many benefits to bugs and insects. This science project shows how cockroaches, termites, and other critters benefit our planet.

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 demonstrates how air resistance contributes to denser objects falling faster than less dense objects.

Test your friends to find out if you can replicate the placebo effect's incredible results.