Kindergarten and 1st Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 3

Let your kid experiment with textures among fabric and other materials that are smooth, rough, soft, or slippery—and then they'll make a texture book!

This experiment challenges students to forecast the weather based on the surrounding areas' weather.

In this science fair project, young children notice and track changes in trees throughout the year.

This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.

Here is a kindergarten activity that blends art and science by using magnets, paint, and objects found around the house to create a picture.

In this science fair project, you'll make a "ghost" appear in a test tube, and learn about what happens when hot water and cold water interact.

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

This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.

This project makes young children uniquely aware of their sense of touch and its ability to alone give them information about the world around them.

In this science fair project, we'll explore how blocking the sun's light can stop those can stop photosensitive paper from changing color.

People have favorite flavors, but what about ants? Which ant food is the most popular?

In this kindergarten activity your child will create a map of your house and use a magnet to move pictures of your family through the house!

In this activity, you'll send your kindergartener on a scavenger hunt to find sounds and create a sound recording. Here's how!

Find out whether we can create motion in a dish and as a result, create a wonderful and colorful show.

This science experiment tests why guacamole goes brown and if leaving the pit in will stop guacamole from turning brown.

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.

Try this fun garden graphing project with your kindergartener this summer to give him a leg up in math and science while spending some valuable time outdoors!

In this project, create and examine garden mulch to find out what critters live in the messy, muddy layers just above the soil.

This science project teaches young students about germs, bacteria, and the importance of washing their hands. Students will test what is the best way to wash.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to build a tall tower out of building bricks! The instructions include questions prompts to guide students through the design challenge.

Help your kindergarten or first grade child use his creativity to make a beautiful magnetic patterned structure while discovering the wonders of magnets.

In this science fair project, young children discover what happens when two fluids that have different densities get together.

Are your taste buds up for the challenge? Put tongues to the test with this science fair project that examines who enjoys sour flavors more, adults or kids?

This snowman's not abominable, he's adorable! Your child can bring her very own snowman to life while practicing how to create texture.

In this awesome science fair project idea, kids will be attempting to pick up different objects using snail slime.

Here's an easy experiment that lets your first grader practice the scientific method, while watching a caterpillar eat.

In this science and engineering activity, children will explore types of tunnels and their purposes and then design and build a tunnel of their own.

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.

In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.