2nd - 4th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 7

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.

Have you ever seen fruit decay? Find out if a fruit will rot faster if you open it versus leaving it untouched!

This fun experiment provides a concrete and visually striking illustration of photosynthesis.

The goal of this evaporation experiment is to learn about how different external conditions affect drying time.

What are buttress roots? In this fun science project, make a model of a rainforest tree and learn how they help trees survive in the tropical rainforest!

This science fair project idea compares biodiversity between drops of water.

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

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.

Science fair project examining barometric pressure, and how it can be used to predict the weather. How does atmospheric pressures relate to weather conditions?

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

How does frost form? How fast does it form? Do this simple science project using a plastic glass, rock salt and some water to learn about deposition.

This science fair project demonstrates the magic of arches by challenging students to stack telephone books on top of eggs without breaking them.

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

In this plastic wrap science fair project, you'll learn about polymer permeability and find out which plastic wrap keeps food from dehydrating best.

This science fair project looks one of the most important factors affecting seed germination: water. A fun and easy plant biology experiment for 3rd graders.

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

This science fair project idea identifies trees using a dichotomous key.

Examine the effect of pressure on carbonation in soda.

In this enlightening transpiration experiment, kids will explore how the loss of water from plants through transpiration contributes to the water cycle.

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

In this project, all you need is a protractor to learn how to use the altitude of Polaris to find latitude on Earth. Polaris is also known as the North Star.

Science fair project that examines the different types of precipitation, evaluates the density of snow and calculates the ratio of snow-to-liquid.

Check out this cool science fair project idea to explore which other common animals besides scorpions glow under a UV Black light.

Is cleaning with lemon effective? Get ready to give this science project some elbow grease and find out if acidic lemons can be used as a cleaning agent.

Kids construct a single fixed pulley system to learn how pulleys can make work easier in this cool physics and engineering science fair project idea.

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

This science fair project idea examines whether plants are still able to grow normally if they are turned upside-down.

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

This science fair project on testing water hardness is a great introduction to practical chemistry. Test and learn the difference between hard and soft water.

Before you get ready for a delicious scramble or omelet, add a bit of science to your morning routine!