5th Grade Science Activities
Browse through our fifth grade science activities. We have many 5th grade science activities to keep your fifth grader learning on the fly, all year long. From marshmallow catapults to water tricks, you'll find our collection of fifth grade science activities below.
Make Potato Power
Who knew that those tasty spuds can also do double-duty as an undercover battery? Believe it or not, the common potato has the capacity to create enough electrochemical energy to power a small digital clock.
Observe the Greenhouse Effect in a Jar
Your kids may have heard of the greenhouse effect, but do they know what it is? Explore the basic concept by conducting a simple experiment that shows how a greenhouse works.
Keep a Candle Burning Underwater!
Magic tricks can't hold a candle to this scientific triumph! Watch your child's astonishment as he sees that he can make a candle burn below water, and create a very bizarre candle souvenir.
Molecule Madness: A Water Experiment
Learn what makes water molecules work with this fun and easy science activity.
Discover a Dandelion's Habitat
In this activity, children play the role of an ecologist and take surveys of different areas to discover the best habitat for dandelions.
Guess My Rock!
There are hundreds of properties in rocks which you can describe, so get your geology goggles on and get ready to rock your child's science skills.
Make a Homemade Hand Warmer!
Here's a perfect experiment for a cold, wintry day! The loaded combination of a few natural materials results in a natural warming device that will astonish your child!
Construct a Winter Wind Chime
By making a winter wind chime, your child will be able to check out this invisible force in action and discover that making a scientific observation can be a "breeze"!
Make a Spoon Bell
Every time a sound is produced it emits a sound wave. This experiment demonstrates how sound travels, using nothing more than a spoon and a string.
Reaction Time Science: How Fast Are You?
Does your child think he has good reflexes? Now's his chance to prove it. Here's a science and math experiment that gauges your child's reaction time. All you need is a yardstick and a friend!
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