1st - 4th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 17

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

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 investigates how the height at which a pendulum is released affects the length of time it continues.

In this science fair projects, students will grow out the bacteria that collect on air conditioner filters.

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, children will work on their mathematics and engineering skills as they attempt to recreate the Eiffel Tower out of building blocks!

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.

Does dough rise faster with unbleached or bleached flour? Investigate in this science fair project idea.

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

This science fair project idea examines whether boys and girls differ in reflexes.

Science fair project in which you will learn more about the natural world by preserving and identifying different animal tracks.

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.

Science fair project that determines whether tapping a pomegranate with a spoon helps it release its seeds.

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.