2nd - 5th Grade Science Projects Resources : Page 2

This science fair project investigates whether tapping the top or the side of the can will stop a vigorously-shaken can of soda from exploding.

Little scientists will make inferences about hearing loss, pitch, and frequency in this great science fair idea that puts the human ear to the test.

What are the effects of fertilizer on plant growth? What's the best fertilizer type (solid, liquid or powder)? Kids find out in this science fair project idea.

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

In this fun science fair project idea learn about universal solvents and solutes and find out the solubility of several common liquid substances.

Learn about where colors come from and how light absorption works in this fun experiment! All you need is a flashlight, construction paper, and cellophane!

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

This science fair project idea investigates how color affects temperature.

Start your toy engines -- this is going to be a fast and friction-filled race!

Did you know your body is full of simple machines? This project looks at one of the third-class levers in the human body: your arm!

Find out whether packaged seeds actually do expire in this new science fair project idea.

Most people assume that cold water freezes more quickly, but could that be false? Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Let's find out!

Kids will learn some cool stuff about chemical reactions by determining what happens when you mix different concentrations of hydrogen peroxide and yeast.

In this air pressure science experiment with a balloon and a jar, children will use heat to create a partial vacuum and suck a balloon into a jar.

This project examines whether people's taste perception is influenced by what they see.

In this free science fair project, learn how to separate salt from water using heat. A great science project for elementary school kids.

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 idea builds models of various types of bridges and then determines which bridge design is the strongest.

This science fair project idea investigates how magnetism can defy the force of gravity.

This is a quick, easy science fair project that conveys the idea of density to preschool and early elementary children.

In this cool physics experiment, use double plane mirrors at various angles to learn about light reflection. Then, see if you can solve a puzzling problem!

In this project, you'll build a model of the earth, complete with all seven continents and four major oceans.

Certain fruits can change gelatinâs ability to set. In this experiment, kids will discover what happens when gelatin meets pineapple enzyme.

How do the phases of the Moon and gravity cause spring tides and neap tides? Does the Sun play a role in the tides? Figure it out in this fun science project!

This science fair project idea explores whether talking to a plant will help it grow.

Learn how to make an anemometer with step-by-step instructions in this cool science fair project idea for 4th grade.

Can a toy car determine the strength of a magnet? In this cool magnet science fair project, young scientists will learn how to measure the strength of a magnet.

Check out this cool science fair project on identifying rocks and minerals for kids.

Kids learn how to manipulate additive and subtractive colors to send secret messages with red colored filters in this cool science fair project idea.

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