2nd and 3rd Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 9

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

Kids will learn how to show the direction of magnetic field lines and create a permanent model using iron filings in this great science fair project idea.

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

This experiment challenges students to forecast the weather based on the surrounding areas' weather.

Gather some friends for a bubbly soda taste test do determine calories' role in your favorite drinks.

In this fun science experiment, kids will determine the best method for ripening avocados and discover the cool chemical reaction that makes this possible.

This science experiment has students test whether a snail moves faster on concrete or dirt.

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

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

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

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

This science fair project idea explores how enzyme inhibitors, active sites, non-competitive enzyme inhibitors, and substrates work.

In this science fair project, students learn how pressure can make the minerals in a rock line up in the same direction and form bands and foliation.

Science fair project that examines how winter storms form and the relationship between temperature, moisture and snow.

Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!

Can a horse lead itself to the carrot? Train your horse with carrots and boxes and test horse memory in this fun zoology science fair project.

In this science fair experiment, children demonstrate the relationship between the amount of stuff and the amount of pressure in a closed system.

This science project explores the concept of being opaque or clear. Can you make something clear opaque? Or something opaque clear?

Cherries usually burst with flavor, but in this science experiment they burst with osmotic pressure. This science activity will blow your curious kid's mind!

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

This experiment has students record rat behavior to learn about the benefits of rats and research rat myths throughout history.

Take a closer look at your furry friend (or the furry friend of a neighbor -- with permission) to discover if communication exists between cats and humans.

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.

This project explores whether nails, toothpicks, straws, or pen nibs are best for applying ink to paper.

Cleaning can be a chore, but not with this sudsy experiment!

What is persistence of vision? With this hands-on science fair project idea, students will demonstrate this cool and dramatic phenomenon in their own classroom.

In this science fair project you will make a model of a cell membrane using very simple material.

Check out this cool science fair project idea that models the behavior of the cold desert plants: xerophytes and halophytes.