1st - 3rd Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 6

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.

Test whether plants can grow without sunlight and water.

Are you ready to be a detective for science? Then get out your magnifying glass and start studying fingerprints!

Here's a great activity that uses corks and toothpicks to create a fleet of floating boats. Which design makes for the most seaworthy vessel?

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

This science fair project idea explores whether white light can be separated into different colors.

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

Be a chemist for a day and study the simple reaction between sugar and heat. Try heating sugar and see what happens!

Ever wondered how a plant drinks water? This science project will teach you how and help you create a beautiful floral display!

How does dishwashing liquid work? Kids discover the chemical mechanism behind cleansing power in this easy science fair project idea.

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!

Milk is made of water and fat; but how can you separate the two? Find out in this color changing milk experiment.

How do animals keep warm? In this experiment, find out whether fat insulation resists cold temperatures and learn how this works in the animal kingdom.

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

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

This science fair project idea investigates the ability of different whitening toothpastes to whiten teeth.

Gather some friends for a bubbly soda taste test do determine calories' role in your favorite drinks.

Have you ever wondered how many numbers most people can memorize? Test your friends to find out!

In this design challenge, your child will make a bottle rocket using typical household items.

This science fair project idea explores how the shape of a boat affects its density and how much weight it can float.

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

In this project students experiment with making music using only glasses of water.

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

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

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

This science fair project idea explores whether the process used to dry the beans we eat for food renders them unviable.

Learn about savanna flora and fauna in this science project! Take a look at characteristics of tropical grassland plants and animals that help them survive.

This science fair project idea investigates the difference in reaction times between boys and girls.

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

In this science fair project, you'll make a "ghost" appear in a test tube, and learn about what happens when hot water and cold water interact.