4th and 5th Grade Science Activities : Page 17

The next time you and your fifth grader go on a hike, take along this key to figure out which common North American animal left a track along the river bank.

This science fair project idea measures the growth of bread dough and finds out how long it takes for the dough to stop rising.

This project examines what types of objects burn and which burn faster and cleaner.

This science fair project idea explores how far the âdanger zoneâ is from different types of caution signs.

In this science fair projects, students will grow out the bacteria that collect on air conditioner filters.

In this science fair project, students learn how pressure can make the minerals in a rock line up in the same direction and form bands and foliation.

Help your fifth grader embrace the roots--literally--of Mother's Day by growing carnations to honor mothers in you family's history.

Soil and energy don't go together, right? That would be as bizarre as a pairing of peanut butter and marshmallows! Well, actually...

Here's a fourth grade science craft with lots of benefits: it's good for birds, good for your child's learning, and good for the planet, too.

This fun science fair project idea helps students learn how acid rains are formed and explore how acid rain damages the environment.

Science fair project in which you will attempt to throw a ball the greatest horizontal distance possible by using different angles.

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.

What's the difference between a microwave and an oven? Use mashed potatoes to explore which kitchen appliance does a better job at keeping food warm.

This fun science project helps to investigate how much water can a plant take up and release in a certain period of time through the process of transpiration.

Is your child a nature nut with an eye for creative, green-friendly projects? Introduce them to this amazing DIY bird feeder!

Conduct a simple science experiment to see if flowers from your garden pass the acid-base indicator test with this exciting chemistry activity.

Your child can explore the wonders of science, and the concept of dehydration, along with creating a healthy and tasty treat!

In this fun experiment, learn about brand awareness and the influence of media on children by testing logo recognition in different age groups.

Science fair project that teaches you about chemical indicators and how to make your own in order to identify various mystery solutions.

Prove that the Earth is not flat. The objective of this science fair project is to measure the angle of the sun and calculate the circumference of the Earth.

What is mulch? Kids will provide soil with a wet blanket of mulch and see if that helps keep drought-stricken soil damp.

This science fair project idea investigates how a bottom keel helps keep a boat from rocking back and forth.

This study evaluates if electronic devices commonly found in most households emit radiation, and if they do, how much?

Is it amplitude? Weight? Length of string? Kids will discover what factors changing the period of a pendulum depends on in this fun and easy physics experiment.

Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

This science fair project idea explores whether white light can be separated into different colors.

You've heard the expression "burn rubber" but do you know how heat affects rubber? Examine the impact of temperature on rubber in this fun science experiment.

This science project teaches students to classify different shapes of leaves.

Learn about Ikebana, or the Japanese art of flower arranging, with your child while artfully arranging spring flowers!

This project explores ways to prevent static electrical shocks.