5th Grade Life Science Learning Resources

Science fair project which determines if plants really do need water to grow, or whether they just need to be kept wet.

This science fair project teaches about mold. Students will test different foods to see which grow mold the fastest.

This science fair project idea determines if the color of light affects the growth of plants.

What are the effects of colored light on plant growth? Explore plant behavior in this cool botany science fair project and learn about phototropism!

This science fair project has kids conduct a blindfolded taste test to determine how smell influences our ability to taste foods.

This science fair project idea discovers if an artificial light source will yield the same plant health and growth rates as light from the sun.

Discover whether the â5-second ruleâ is effective at determining whether food is still safe to eat after being dropped on the ground.

Is there a relationship between caffeine and heart rate? Students will determine the effect of caffeine on heart rate in this fun science fair project.

This science experiment tests if dog saliva can really help heal wounds.

Sink or swim? Calculate the density of various fruits and vegetables using water and a kitchen scale.

Examine whether distilled water, spring water, or regular tap water yield faster plant growth.

In this microwave plant experiment, find out whether microwave radiation will affect radish seed germination. Will it help or hinder the plants' growth?