Showing Results for 3rd grade independent study packet week 1

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

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.

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

Collect meteorite dust with a magnet in your very own backyard! The objective of this science fair project is to gather meteorite dust to study outer space.

This science project challenges students to study deer behavior in their natural habitat- the feeding patterns, social behaviors, male to female ratio, etc.

This project compares the strength of one, two, and three-ply toilet paper.

Find out whether a longer airplane will fly farther or a wider paper airplane.

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

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

Did you know your body is full of simple machines? This project looks at one of the third-class levers in the human body: your arm!

What do ants eat? Kids find out by observing a colony of ants in this cool zoology science fair project for 4th grade.

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

Do you love to make Jell-O? Find out in this science fair project idea if it is possible to make Jell-O with just warm water.

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

In this project students experiment with making music using only glasses of water.

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

In this experiment you explore how tectonic plates move to create land and expand bodies of water.

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

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

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

Marshmallows are made of sugar, water, and air pockets. Since the marshmallow is flexible, will air pressure cause it to expand when heated in a microwave?

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

Using an empty tennis ball can and a swimming pool, you will determine if it's possible to have a conversation under water.

This project investigates the affect of storage temperature on microwave popcorn.

In this experiment you observe and determine how well your cat uses his whiskers to navigate through a maze.

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

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

The purpose of this science fair project is to demonstrate how yeast, a fungus, causes bread to rise.

Discover whether a metal will expand under hot water.