1st Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 2

In this experiment, students will create their own version of coquina, a sedimentary rock thatâs formed by seashells and sand, cemented by seawater minerals.

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.

Using a toy race car kids create a visual model of the Doppler Effect.

Explore the scientific concept of capacity by seeing how many pennies you boat can hold before it sinks!

In this activity your child will create their very own marble maze!

This project explores whether plants can live and grow when "watered" with juice, soda, or milk.

In this science fair project, young children discover what happens when two fluids that have different densities get together.

This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.

This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.

This classic children's game-connecting two cups with a string-demonstrates sound's ability to travel through air vs through a solid.

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 activity, your child will be challenged to build a tall tower out of building bricks! The instructions include questions prompts to guide students through the design challenge.

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

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the effects of temperature on salt and water solutions, as they form crystals over time.

This science fair project idea investigates if webbed feet help a duck (and others) swim.

This science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.

In this science fair project, you'll make a "ghost" appear in a test tube, and learn about what happens when hot water and cold water interact.

People have favorite flavors, but what about ants? Which ant food is the most popular?

What makes your shadow dance around all day? Let's play detective and find out why that sneaky shadow never stays in one place for long.

This science fair project idea determines if the size of the parachute will change the rate at which an object falls.

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

Are your taste buds up for the challenge? Put tongues to the test with this science fair project that examines who enjoys sour flavors more, adults or kids?

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

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.

This science experiment tests why guacamole goes brown and if leaving the pit in will stop guacamole from turning brown.

This science fair idea is a great way for kids to explore static electricity. Kids will give a comb a static charge and watch as it separates pepper from salt.