4th and 5th Grade Science Projects Activities : Page 2

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

Discover whether cold or hot water from the faucet will boil faster on the stove.

The objective of this science fair project is to observe the differences in heat absorption for darker colors vs. lighter colors.

This science fair project idea determines if the temperature of rubber effects how high it bounces.

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

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

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.

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 whether plants can survive being frozen.

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

Science fair project that determines whether cooling eggs helps them be peeled more easily. Compare the time it took to peel each egg.

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?

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

Science fair project that examines condensation and the conditions needed in order for dew to form.

Discover how and which salt melts ice the quickest.

The objective of this science fair project is to analyze the effects of salinity and temperature on water.

This science fair project idea examines which type of insulation holds in the most heat.

Explore how dielectric heating comes into play when microwaving various liquids in this science project. This test will help you understand how microwaves work!

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

This science fair project focuses on a polymer called hydrogel super absorbent crystal which absorbs water, swelling to many times its original size.

Get this cool science fair idea to explore how arctic tundra animals change their behavior and adapt to survive in long, cold winters.

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.

This science experiment tests whether warm or cold water works best in making cut flowers last longer.

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

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

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

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

examine how passive solar heating works, measure temperature in a parked car on a sunny day. ways to use passive solar heating as an alternative, energy

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

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