1st - 4th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 7

Crayons aren't just good for creating colorful masterpieces -- they're also great for science!

This science fair project teaches students the differences between fruits and vegetables.

Determine whether butterflies like to drink sugar water, salt water, or plain water.

This science fair project idea examines whether adding gelatin causes a solid to have a higher melting point and/or melt slower.

This science fair project idea produces varying pitches of sound.

Demonstrate the properties of pressure and surface tension to explain how water can stay inside an upside down glass using cardboard.

In this science fair project, apply the principles of leverage and force by building six simple machines designed to set weights in motion.

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

The goal of this project is to create an exciting topographical map out of dough.

Design a survival kit. Brainstorm various survival scenarios. Address basic human requirements and natural resources. Describe each tool as well uses.

Here is a fun middle school science project on factors affecting solubility. Learn how dissolved solids can "crash out" to form crystals when conditions change.

Have you ever seen fruit decay? Find out if a fruit will rot faster if you open it versus leaving it untouched!

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.

What are buttress roots? In this fun science project, make a model of a rainforest tree and learn how they help trees survive in the tropical rainforest!

This science fair project idea compares biodiversity between drops of water.

This science experiment tests if dog saliva can really help heal wounds.

In this free science fair project idea, we learn about surface tension and how it can support mass—in this case, a floating paper clip.

Science fair project examining barometric pressure, and how it can be used to predict the weather. How does atmospheric pressures relate to weather conditions?

Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

How does frost form? How fast does it form? Do this simple science project using a plastic glass, rock salt and some water to learn about deposition.

This science fair project demonstrates the magic of arches by challenging students to stack telephone books on top of eggs without breaking them.

In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.

This science fair project idea investigates the hardness property of minerals.

In this plastic wrap science fair project, you'll learn about polymer permeability and find out which plastic wrap keeps food from dehydrating best.

This science fair project looks one of the most important factors affecting seed germination: water. A fun and easy plant biology experiment for 3rd graders.

This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.

This science fair project idea identifies trees using a dichotomous key.

Examine the effect of pressure on carbonation in soda.

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