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.

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

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

This science fair project idea measures out the sugar of various foods and find out whether people can correctly determine how much sugar is in common foods.

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

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.

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

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

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

This science fair project idea discovers which brand of bubblegum produces the largest bubbles.

Science fair project in which you make cheese in your own kitchen using milk, lemon juice and cheese cloth.

Kids will discover the meat science behind the meat they eat, and find out how to use safe chemistry to make meat more tender.

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

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

Science fair project idea which teaches you how to make butter by separating cream into butter and buttermilk.

Science fair project idea examines validity of mood ring predictions. Analyze accuracy of results, consider the impact of temperature

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

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

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

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.

Science fair project which will teach you more about the foods that you eat, and learn which ones are healthier choices.

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

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

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.