3rd - 6th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Activities : Page 13

This science fair project idea explores whether white light can be separated into different colors.

Can you increase the light and plant growth in your garden using mirrors? In this experiment, measure light reflection and find out!

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.

In this fun experiment, learn about brand awareness and the influence of media on children by testing logo recognition in different age groups.

Does skin thickness really decrease fruit spoilage? Find out in this science fair project idea!

The objective of this science fair project is to study the photosynthesis process and demonstrate the important role that leaves play in the process.

Demonstrate how static electricity can cause an object to move. It also examines just how an object affected by static electricity will move.

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

This project examines what types of objects burn and which burn faster and cleaner.

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 project explores ways to prevent static electrical shocks.

This project examines whether playing music during class helps students learn or if it distracts students from learning.

This science fair project idea highlights decomposition rates by comparing how long it takes an item to decompose in a compost pile vs. a landfill.

Discover flight initiation distance as you play around in the park with this fun bird watching project!

Handedness and footedness refer to whether people prefer to use their left or right hand and foot. In this experiment, test hand and foot dominance.

Science fair project that identifies the differences between soils from different environments and attempts to figure out why those differences exist.

This science project has students collect wood samples and invent new uses for different types of wood based on its properties.

How well can people recall what they have observed. Test your knowledge in this fun experiment.

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

Learn about the role of Earth's rotation on the Coriolis Effect and hurricanes in this science project. Model the Coriolis Effect on a hurricane's direction.

Find the North Star, and measure your latitude! The purpose of this science fair project is to find latitude and learn about geographic locations.

Science fair project which tests various sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks to find out whether one rock family is stronger than the others.

Test whether plants can grow without sunlight and water.

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

What are the benefits of good posture? Kids will learn about the cognitive effects of good posture through conducting and observing a controlled experiment.

This science fair project idea explores how length affects the weight a bridge can hold.

This fun and easy middle school science fair project idea explores the topic of pollution and demonstrates if polluted soil affect the growth of green plants.

Explore how sound waves are reflected and absorbed by producing echoes. Analyze which locations produce echoes.

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

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