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.
Playground Physics
Here is a quick experiment you can conduct at the playground to introduce or reinforce the concept of Newton's First Law, The Law of Inertia.
Keep a Horizon Calendar
Many ancient cultures used the rising or setting sun to create calendars. Observe the setting sun once a week for as long as you can to come up with your own calendar.
Organic or Not: Can You Taste the Difference?
As a rule, organic food is less chemically processed than non-organic food. But can you taste the difference? Find out by challenging your kids' taste buds to an organic taste experiment.
Make Your Own Flying Saucer
Experiment with hovercraft technology by using everyday objects to create a "flying saucer." The friction-free air cushion below the CD will enable the device to move freely, which is the same principle used with real hovercrafts.
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