4th and 5th Grade Science Activities : Page 8

Examine which metal conducts more heat by boiling water in 3 pans made of aluminum, copper, and stainless steel.

This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.

Introduce your child to the world of motion and physics with a bit of marble play inspired by Sir Isaac Newton!

Science fair project that examines what causes thunder and why a thunderclap sounds so loud. How is lightening related to the creation of sound waves?

Would your child like to learn about a hidden world? All she needs to do is open her box of markers!

This science fair project idea studies which brand of wintergreen candy produces the most sparks in the dark.

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

In this project students experiment with making music using only glasses of water.

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

What are buttress roots? In this fun science project, make a model of a rainforest tree and learn how they help trees survive in the tropical rainforest!

In this experiment you will replicate the mummification process by making a hot dog mummy.

Learn how to demagnetize a magnet and how physics can explain this phenomenon with this enlightening science fair project.

This science fair project idea investigates the ability of different whitening toothpastes to whiten teeth.

Make a seed bomb and let your junior guerilla gardener spread flowers far and wide.

Give your budding young observers a chance to discover simple machines at use in their own home.

Explore the craters, maria, and highlands on the surface of the Moon! In this fun science project you'll create a 3-D model of the moon using paper mache.

In this game, players will learn interesting facts about animal adaption and practice them using a fun matching card game!

This science fair project idea examines whether adding gelatin causes a solid to have a higher melting point and/or melt slower.

Science fair project which compares the rate of temperature change and the maximum temperature as a result of the angle of light radiation.

Will potatoes spud or sprout faster in dry, dark, or cold conditions? Find out in this science fair project idea!

All you need are pencils, paper and some scissors to get started on this easy and fun game to review astronomy information, or other types of study concepts.

This science fair project idea researches the different layers of the atmosphere and creates a visual representation of the atmospheric layers.

In this cool project, create a lighted, scale model of the different layers of the Sun, including the core, radiation and convection zones, and photosphere.

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.

In this fun project, use a memory game to test various age groups and determine whether aging directly affects short-term memory loss.

Science fair project that compares the freezing temperature of salt water and freshwater in order to learn about supercooling and condensation nuclei.

This science fair project idea provides evidence that air is everywhere and takes up space.

Kids will learn about the interaction of lactose and lactase in milk and discover why we describe enzymes as catalysts in this fun science fair project.

Science fair project that examines how to grow bacteria in a controlled setting, using simple materials from around the home.

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