1st - 4th Grade Science Projects Resources : Page 5

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

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!

Demonstrate how you can make your own compass using a magnetized needle. It also allows you to compare magnetic north and geographic north.

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

This science project teaches young students about germs, bacteria, and the importance of washing their hands. Students will test what is the best way to wash.

Slime: It's oozy, it's goopy, and it's just plain fun! Learn how to make slime with this fun science fair project.

In this CD hovercraft science project, students will construct their own DIY hovercraft.

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

Use chemical analysis to identify a variety of mystery powders that look the same but actually have very different properties.

This science fair project idea determines the most effective method of preserving food.

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?

Students will investigate the thermal conductivity of metals by learning how to measure thermal conductivity with this fun and easy science fair project idea.

Enter the buzz worthy world of bee watching and find out what time bees like to wake up!

Create a DIY Electromagnet! Using a 9v battery to create an electrical field around a nail, students explore electromagnetism in this cool science project idea.

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.

In this science fair project, students discover how sedimentary layers form as sediments like mud, silt and sand settle over time.

Have you ever noticed the ridges on a dog's nose? In this project, we take several dogs' nose prints and discover just how unique they are!

This science fair project idea investigates how color affects temperature.

This science project uses Mohsâ Hardness Test to show kids how to compare the hardness of different types of minerals.

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

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.

Science fair project which determines whether the size or the thickness of a piece of paper has an effect on how many times it can be folded in half.

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

Learn how to make a ping pong ball anemometerâa device used to measure wind speedâin this free science fair project idea.

In this free science fair project, build a star clock and learn how to tell time on a clear night by observing the big dipper!

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

What causes the seasons to change? Kids find out by modeling the earth's tilt using a globe, flashlight and graph paper in this cool science fair project idea.

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.

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

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