1st and 2nd Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 3

How does a kazoo, the strings of a guitar, or the speaker of a radio make sound? The purpose of this science fair project is to show how vibration makes sound.

This science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.

Learn about the layers of the Earth and make a model! Create a earth layer book, cake, or clay diagram.

How does the size of a vibrating surface affect the pitch of a drum? Learn about drum size and pitch with this easy science fair project idea.

By incorporating natural materials and the powers of observation, your child will become a backyard naturalist while building early writing and drawing skills!

This simple heat transfer experiment is a great introduction to the concepts of heat transfer and conduction.

How can we describe the relationship of magnetic field strength vs. distance? Kids will find out with this free science fair project idea.

This science fair project idea demonstrates that plants give off water.

Test whether plants can grow without sunlight and water.

This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

Science fair project that examines what causes thunder and why a thunderclap sounds so loud. How is lightening related to the creation of sound waves?

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.

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the effects of temperature on salt and water solutions, as they form crystals over time.

In this experiment, students will create their own version of coquina, a sedimentary rock thatâs formed by seashells and sand, cemented by seawater minerals.

In this activity, your student will be invited to build a chair out of building blocks that is designed to meet the specific size and shape of a small doll or toy figure.

Is it possible to trick the forces of nature that make your bubbles round to create a square bubble?

Discover whether cold or hot water from the faucet will boil faster on the stove.

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

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.

Learn how starch and carbohydrates interact with different solvents in this fun and easy packing peanut science fair project.

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

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

The goal of this evaporation experiment is to learn about how different external conditions affect drying time.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to build a tall tower out of building bricks! The instructions include questions prompts to guide students through the design challenge.

What do worms eat? Kids find out what kinds of rotting leaves and vegetables worms prefer in this cool compost science fair project.

Science fair project that examines condensation and the conditions needed in order for dew to form.