5th Grade Health Science Resources

In this cool catalase and hydrogen peroxide experiment, kids put a potato in a jar of hydrogen peroxide to see how catalase acts as an enzyme.

The purpose of this science fair project is to demonstrate how yeast, a fungus, causes bread to rise.

The goal of this science fair project is to discover the science behind carbonated soft drinks and apply this knowledge to create a new one.

This science project idea examines the effect of microwaving on various objects.

This science fair project idea is develops new or improved paper making techniques and encourages recycling.

The goal of this science fair project is to analyze differences between the taste and texture of frozen and fresh food.

Do you love to make Jell-O? Find out in this science fair project idea if it is possible to make Jell-O with just warm water.

Will storing cucumbers and tomatoes in the fridge destroy their unique flavors? Find out in this science fair project idea!

Does skin thickness really decrease fruit spoilage? Find out in this science fair project idea!

This project explores whether people's choice of a "random" number is not as random as it seems.

This project examines if computer screen and text color affect retention and if people subconsciously prefer combinations of colors that help their retention.

What animals are most popular? This project affords practice in data-collection, record-keeping and data-analysis through the investigation of this question.

This experiment explores whether reading text on a computer screen or type on paper leads to better retention of the information read.

Throughout history, people have used song as a teaching and memory tool. This project explores whether song improves a person's ability to retain information.

This science fair project examines which fruits and/or vegetables will ripen prematurely when placed with ripe apples.

The purpose of this study is to determine if people can tell the difference between organic and conventional food from looking at, smelling and tasting it.

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

This project examines whether playing music during class helps students learn or if it distracts students from learning.

Which music genres have the fastest tempos? The slowest? This experiment determines if there's a relationship between beats per minute in a song and its genre.

This experiment examines whether storing your orange juice at different temperatures affects its acidity.

This experiment tests which gender is better at catching how a magician performs his tricks.

This project investigates the affect of storage temperature on microwave popcorn.

In this science fair project, students will try to discover if test subjects can detect the presence of Monosodium Glutumate (MSG) in food.

This science fair project idea examines whether adding gelatin causes a solid to have a higher melting point and/or melt slower.