4th and 5th Grade Science Activities : Page 6

Learn with makes water molecules work with this fun and easy science activity!

Help your child learn about animal classification with this fun and delicious activity.

In this science experiment, observe convection currents forming and learn about how heat energy moves in liquids from hot to cooler areas through convection.

Ever wondered how a plant drinks water? This science project will teach you how and help you create a beautiful floral display!

This science fair project demonstrates the principles of reflection through simple experiments involving mirrors and light.

The purpose of this science fair project is to determine which conditions and materials quicken the composting process to make the best compost.

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

Every time a sound is produced it emits a sound wave. This experiment demonstrates how sound travels, using nothing more than a spoon and a string!

Help your fifth grader trace your family's roots and interview all the living mothers to create a makeshift, 3-D family tree!

How do you tell time without a watch? Use the sun! This simple activity will show your child how to build his own sundial.

Have you ever noticed the ridges on a dog's nose? In this project, we take several dogs' nose prints and discover just how unique they are!

The purpose of this science fair project is to build a basic radio.

This science fair project idea examines the reason boats are shaped and engineered.

Magnets vary in strength. Have your young scientist figure out which kind of magnet is the strongest when you have him conduct this attractive experiment.

This science fair project teaches students the differences between fruits and vegetables.

This science fair project idea explores the egg's thin membrane.

Turn the common pastime of constructing paper airplanes into a lesson on the physics of aerodynamics and flight with this fun science activity.

Science fair project that examines the different types of precipitation, evaluates the density of snow and calculates the ratio of snow-to-liquid.

This science project challenges students to study deer behavior in their natural habitat- the feeding patterns, social behaviors, male to female ratio, etc.

Create a DIY Electromagnet! Using a 9v battery to create an electrical field around a nail, students explore electromagnetism in this cool science project idea.

This science fair project explains the process of how the lungs expand and contract with the help of the diaphragm.

Learn about the effect of artificial light on plant growth versus natural sunlight and delve into some biology and botany concepts in this science project.

Does electricity move better through thick wires or thin ones? kids will conduct this classic electricity experiment for this science fair project.

This science fair idea examines hydrogel superabsorbent polymer crystals. They can absorb 500 times their weight in water. Can they absorb other liquids too?

Challenge your learner to design and build a city of their own in this creative engineering activity.

This science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.

Take advantage of the spring and summer sun in this arts and crafts activity that has your learner creating pretty flower prints.

Kids will learn how to make a steam powered rocket boat, also called a putt putt boat or a pop pop boat, in this great science fair project for 4th graders.

This cool and easy elementary school science fair project idea provides the basic information on the use of our senses to experience the world about us.

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