1st - 3rd Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 12

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

This activity challenges students to use computational thinking as they create a sequence of commands that will make a robot move in a pattern related to the sound and rhythm of music.

Here's a science activity to help your child investigate how seeds are designed to travel.

In this activity, students will think about the form and function of household objects as they compare and contrast kitchen serving spoons of various sizes and designs.

Have you ever noticed the way a dropped stone makes a fun pattern in a pond or lake? What's the science behind these splashy occurrences?

In this activity, your learner will be challenged to create their own tic-tac-toe grid out of building blocks.

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

This science fair project idea investigates if fats add to the flavor of food.

In this popcorn experiment, students can explore how two things made out of the same material can have very different appearances and densities.

In this activity, students will be challenged to describe and count the ways a toy moves from one position on a grid to another.

This science fair project examines how seeds hitchhike on animals and clothing.

This science fair project idea demonstrates how air resistance contributes to denser objects falling faster than less dense objects.

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

Which music genres have the fastest tempos? The slowest? This experiment determines if there's a relationship between beats per minute in a song and its genre.

Ever wonder why refrigerator lights turn off when you close the door? Does the darkness prevent food from spoiling? This experiment, determines just that.

What animals are most popular? This project affords practice in data-collection, record-keeping and data-analysis through the investigation of this question.

Can you dig it? This science experiment isn't for kids who like to keep their hands clean.

In this science fair project you will make a model of a cell membrane using very simple material.

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

This science fair project idea explores if the length of the string that an object is suspended on has an effect on how fast or slow it swings.

The purpose of this study is to determine if people can tell the difference between organic and conventional food from looking at, smelling and tasting it.

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

Explore if planting seeds in a certain direction will affect how fast it germinates.

Will storing cucumbers and tomatoes in the fridge destroy their unique flavors? Find out in this science fair project idea!

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?

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

This easy aerodynamics activity is a simple way to introduce kids to the scientific method.

This activity is a fun challenge for students who have just started learning to program educational robots.