3rd and 4th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 13

In this project children practice the scientific method while playing with puffy paint.

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

Science fair project in which you will learn more about the natural world by preserving and identifying different animal tracks.

Find out whether putting something on top of a plant will inhibit its growth.

Find out which kind of bubble wrap fares best when put in impact.

This science fair project idea explores plant growth from a bulb, root, and a stem and investigates asexual plant reproduction.

Ever wonder why refrigerator lights turn off when you close the door? Does the darkness prevent food from spoiling? This experiment, determines just that.

Science fair project that develops latent fingerprints on a non-porous objects by converting superglue from a solid state to a gaseous state.

In this activity, students will think about the form and function of household objects as they compare and contrast kitchen serving spoons of various sizes and designs.

This science fair project idea examines whether boys and girls differ in reflexes.

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

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

Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?

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

This science fair project uses paper chromatography to investigate whether black, brown, orange, and purple are pure colors or mixtures of other colors.

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

What is a compound microscope? Kids find out by making one of their own in this cool science fair project.

Watch pre-packaged seeds and seeds taken from inside fruits and vegetables grow. Which ones will grow faster? Read more in this science fair project idea.

This study evaluates if electronic devices commonly found in most households emit radiation, and if they do, how much?

In this activity, children will work on their mathematics and engineering skills as they attempt to recreate the Eiffel Tower out of building blocks!

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

This science fair project idea investigates if heat from direct sunlight is hotter than heat from reflected sunlight.

In this activity, your learner will be challenged to create their own tic-tac-toe grid out of building blocks.

Which music genres have the fastest tempos? The slowest? This experiment determines if there's a relationship between beats per minute in a song and its genre.

The purpose of this study is to determine if people can tell the difference between organic and conventional food from looking at, smelling and tasting it.

What animals are most popular? This project affords practice in data-collection, record-keeping and data-analysis through the investigation of this question.

This science fair project idea explores whether it is easier to balance on a narrow ledge or on a rope.

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

This science project teaches students the relationship between compost and plant growth. Students conduct an experiment with different types of compost.

Does dough rise faster with unbleached or bleached flour? Investigate in this science fair project idea.