1st - 7th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 21

How does distance affect the spreading of light? Kids see diffraction and the inverse square law of light in action with this great science fair project idea.

Kids will learn about insulation, heat conduction, and the economic benefits of energy efficient windows in this cool science fair project.

Future engineers, unite! Discover how to keep a sandcastleâs bridge from falling into the moat.

Kids often ask, "how tall am I?" This science fair project seeks to determine how well kids can guess their own heights.

In this science fair project, students examine under what conditions individual plants release seeds and how far the seeds are released.

Construct and experiment with a periscope using reflected light rays to gather an image.

Play with balance and simple engineering as you hurry to create a sturdy rock tower.

This science fair project examines how tsunamis travel by simulating a tsunami moving around an island. You will generate a pretend tsunami in a swimming pool.

The purpose of this science fair project is to demonstrate how yeast, a fungus, causes bread to rise.

This science fair project idea explores whether a sundial is as accurate as an atomic clock when telling time.

Science fair project that determines whether landscaping fabric impacts the ability of plants to receive water.

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

Do plants get crowded? Have your curious kid investigate how plants respond if they're forced to grow together in a confined space.

In this experiment, kids will see if pruning tomato plants makes them more fruitful and learn about the factors that contribute to a plant's fruit production.

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?

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.

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 explores whether there is a connection to the color a person wears and the way their emotional state is perceived by others.

Kids will build a turtle habitat in order to observe the climate preferences of this cold-blooded reptile.

This science fair project idea explores how length affects the weight a bridge can hold.

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

This science fair project will help students learn about non-vascular plants, such as mosses.

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

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

Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

This activity challenges your student to use spatial reasoning and computational thinking to program multiple robots.

This science fair project idea examines whether the colors of the spectrum respond differently in the thermal aspect when radiated by the sun.

How well can people recall what they have observed. Test your knowledge in this fun experiment.

Science fair project that identifies the differences between soils from different environments and attempts to figure out why those differences exist.

This project leads to an understanding that a whole may be built of smaller parts that fit and work together and provides an introduction to basic tools.