1st - 8th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 14

Wind is an important source of renewable, green energy. The purpose of this science fair project is to build and operate a windmill generator.

Science fair project that examines how to grow bacteria in a controlled setting, using simple materials from around the home.

This science fair project compares the allelopathic affects of juglone, a chemical agent produced by the Black Walnut tree, on two plants.

Check out this fun science fair project idea for 1st grade: a solar eclipse model that demonstrates total, partial, and annular solar eclipses.

Make a backbone model to explore human anatomy and life science.

Do you have your isopods straight? Learn about sow bug and pill bug behavior by building a terrarium to study them in!

In this experiment we will be determining whether birds prefer certain colors of seed.

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

Observe corn seed germination to learn about dicots and monocots and how plants grow from seeds to seedlings to full-grown plants!

How does salinity affect the point at which water freezes? Kids will find out by performing this cool melting ice experiment.

Examine which metal conducts more heat by boiling water in 3 pans made of aluminum, copper, and stainless steel.

In this project children discover, identify, and sort seeds from a variety of fruits and vegetables

Did you even wonder why some rocks are round and smooth while others are broken up into small pieces?

Does your middle school teenager have good reflexes? Gauge his reaction time in this science and math activity that requires only a yardstick and a friend.

Learn about this simple machine and make a pulley of your own to use for fun science trials.

examine how passive solar heating works, measure temperature in a parked car on a sunny day. ways to use passive solar heating as an alternative, energy

Science fair project that examines the behavior of water and gravel in creek beds and the formation of sedimentary rocks.

It's rhyme time! With this science fair project idea, your child will find out which words can be considered easy rhyming words, and why.

This science fair project idea explores whether people have an innate feel for the passing of time from a few seconds to 20 minutes.

This fun science project helps to investigate how much water can a plant take up and release in a certain period of time through the process of transpiration.

Discover whether a metal will expand under hot water.

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

This science project has students study a group of volunteer liars actively lying to study the behavior of a lie. Students see if they can figure out the truth.

This science fair project idea studies which brand of wintergreen candy produces the most sparks in the dark.

This fun science fair project idea helps students learn how acid rains are formed and explore how acid rain damages the environment.

The objective of this science fair project is to set up a compost bin to convert food scraps and organic waste.

Little scientists will make inferences about hearing loss, pitch, and frequency in this great science fair idea that puts the human ear to the test.

Science fair project that compares the freezing temperature of salt water and freshwater in order to learn about supercooling and condensation nuclei.

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?

Can you imagine a sky filled with bright, colorful bubbles? Make this whimsical scene come alive with bubble science!