Preschool - 3rd Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Activities : Page 9

Have you ever wondered how many numbers most people can memorize? Test your friends to find out!

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

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.

This science fair project introduces children to static electricity and the idea that electricity is more than lights and plugs.

Do you think you could walk around upside down -- with your feet in the air and your head on the ground?

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!

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

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.

Create your very own scented hand sanitizer that will help your child to keep those nasty germs at bay!

Test your friends to find out if you can replicate the placebo effect's incredible results.

This classic children's game-connecting two cups with a string-demonstrates sound's ability to travel through air vs through a solid.

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.

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

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.

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

This activity allows your kindergartener to translate what they observe into a beautiful poem.

Test whether plants can grow without sunlight and water.

In this fun science experiment, kids will determine the best method for ripening avocados and discover the cool chemical reaction that makes this possible.

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

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

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

This simple project makes young children aware of their sense of smell and its capacity for providing them with information about their world.

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 cool science fair project teaches kids about temperature, density and buoyancy using balloons that float with normal air. No helium required!

What is persistence of vision? With this hands-on science fair project idea, students will demonstrate this cool and dramatic phenomenon in their own classroom.

How does water pressure change with depth? Kids learn how pressure works underwater with this cool and easy demo.

Cherries usually burst with flavor, but in this science experiment they burst with osmotic pressure. This science activity will blow your curious kid's mind!

Your child can create his own texture tree, experimenting with design during the process. The result will be a beautiful addition to your holiday decorations