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

This science fair project idea investigates how color affects temperature.

Science fair project which measures whether tsunamis are more destructive when they are caused by an earthquake or by a meteor.

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

In this exciting design challenge, your child will use design thinking skills to create a mixture that can inflate a balloon.

This basketball project explores the best way to make the perfect shot every time.

This science fair project demonstrates the principles of reflection through simple experiments involving mirrors and light.

The goal of this project is to create an exciting topographical map out of dough.

Science fair project which determines whether the size or the thickness of a piece of paper has an effect on how many times it can be folded in half.

Discover that the absorbency of fabrics depend largely on the shape and structure of the individual fibers that make up the fabric.

The objective of this science fair project idea is to examine light refraction as it passes through liquid crystals.

In this science fair project, apply the principles of leverage and force by building six simple machines designed to set weights in motion.

Science fair project that examines what causes thunder and why a thunderclap sounds so loud. How is lightening related to the creation of sound waves?

Young physicists will wrestle with a discrepant event: the Hammer Ruler Trick. They'll make some inferences about torque, balance, and center of gravity.

Does putting soapy water on plants help or hinder plant growth? Kids learn about greywater and how it affects plant growth in this cool science fair project.

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

This science fair project teaches students the differences between fruits and vegetables.

Design a survival kit. Brainstorm various survival scenarios. Address basic human requirements and natural resources. Describe each tool as well uses.

Kids will learn how to measure the viscosity of liquids by making their own homemade viscometer in this great science fair project idea.

Discover whether cold or hot water from the faucet will boil faster on the stove.

In this science experiment, observe convection currents forming and learn about how heat energy moves in liquids from hot to cooler areas through convection.

Kids will create their own version of Richard Feynman's rubber band heat engine to learn about thermodynamics with this cool science fair project idea.

This science fair project idea examines the reason boats are shaped and engineered.

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

In this Bernoulli's Principle experiment, you'll learn how an increase in the speed of a fluid, like air, decreases pressure.

Examine whether distilled water, spring water, or regular tap water yield faster plant growth.

Want to see a great example of Newton's first law? Kids will learn about basic physics with this fun, ballistic experiment.

This science fair project idea explores the egg's thin membrane.

Examine the effect of pressure on carbonation in soda.

This science fair project creates a visual model of whatâs happening to sound waves as a car approaches and then leaves.

Have your kid determine if a goldfish can be conditioned to expect food the same way Pavlov's dogs did with this fascinating science fair project.