4th and 5th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 11

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

Find out whether matte or shiny nail polish lasts longer.

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

Science fair project in which you will attempt to throw a ball the greatest horizontal distance possible by using different angles.

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

This project explores ways to prevent static electrical shocks.

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

This science fair project idea investigates if fats add to the flavor of food.

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

How does distance affect the spreading of light? Kids see diffraction and the inverse square law of light in action with this great science fair project idea.

The goal of this science fair project is to analyze differences between the taste and texture of frozen and fresh food.

What is biodiversity? Kids will study different areas of their backyards to see which is the most diverse to learn about biodiversity and random sampling.

What is condensation? Little mad scientists will learn about condensation, states of matter, and air pressure by conducting this cool science experiment.

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

In this experiment, students will discover how heat and pressure turn clay into slate, phyllite, and finally schist.

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the basic principles of air pressure using simple materials like a balloon, straw and string.

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.

Learn about the power of exponents. The objective of this science fair project is to explore and understand how exponents are used.

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.

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.

Science fair project idea examines validity of mood ring predictions. Analyze accuracy of results, consider the impact of temperature

In this science fair project, learn how a mineral streak is made and how it can help identify an unknown mineral.

Students explore hot desert plant adaptations in this cool science fair project by observing how these organisms prevent excessive transpiration.

This science fair project teaches you about what makes persimmons so tart and how astringency can be removed by studying the effect of tannins on fruit.

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

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.

This science project allows students to study the psychology of happiness.

Science fair project which will teach you more about the foods that you eat, and learn which ones are healthier choices.

This science fair project idea examines which type of insulation holds in the most heat.

How good are humans at sound localization? Kids can try this cool science fair project idea to see how good their friends are at judging sound direction.