5th and 6th Grade Science Activities : Page 7

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

In this science experiment, your child will test the strength of hollow structures in order to understand how strong bird bones really are.

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

Examine the effect of pressure on carbonation in soda.

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!

Science fair project which determines whether the size or the thickness of a piece of paper has an effect on how many times it can be folded in half.

Get your hands on a concoction that breaks the rules about what's a solid and what's a liquid.

How good are humans at sound localization? Kids can try this cool science fair project idea to see how good their friends are at judging sound direction.

In this science fair project, apply the principles of leverage and force by building six simple machines designed to set weights in motion.

Teach your child some scientific basics as you explore the densities of various liquids in this fun experiment.

Science fair project examining barometric pressure, and how it can be used to predict the weather. How does atmospheric pressures relate to weather conditions?

There are hundreds of properties in rocks which you can describe, so get your geology goggles on and get ready to rock your child's science skills.

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

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.

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

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.

Discover that the absorbency of fabrics depend largely on the shape and structure of the individual fibers that make up the fabric.

This science project has students study a group of volunteer liars actively lying to study the behavior of a lie. Students see if they can figure out the truth.

This science fair project focuses on the use of the enzyme amylase found in human saliva to break down starch into sugar.

Pair a planetarium visit with this fun art project that mimics the look of far-off galaxies.

This science fair project idea identifies trees using a dichotomous key.

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

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

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

There are many benefits to bugs and insects. This science project shows how cockroaches, termites, and other critters benefit our planet.

Dive into the world of cooking oil and smoke points to discover just how fast some oils start smoking.

Have your kid determine if a goldfish can be conditioned to expect food the same way Pavlov's dogs did with this fascinating science fair project.

Discover whether different amounts of water added into a wine glass will produce a different pitch when their fingers are rubbed along the rim.

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.

How to test for acids and bases? In this activity you and your child can make your own indicator from red cabbage!