5th and 6th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Activities : Page 4

This science fair project creates a visual model of whatâs happening to sound waves as a car approaches and then leaves.

Find out whether a longer airplane will fly farther or a wider paper airplane.

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.

In this science fair project, students create their own miniature salt flats at home.

Brine shrimp usually live in saltwater. Investigate how salt concentration (salinity) affects the rate at which brine shrimp eggs hatch.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Kids learn about examples of mechanical weathering and conduct an experiment with seeds and plaster in this cool geology science fair project idea.

You've heard all about oil spills, but can they really be that bad? After all, vegetable oil is in almost every yummy baking good from cookies to brownies.

This science fair project idea determines the most effective method of preserving food.

In this cool physics experiment, use double plane mirrors at various angles to learn about light reflection. Then, see if you can solve a puzzling problem!

Examine whether distilled water, spring water, or regular tap water yield faster plant growth.

This science fair project focuses on the use of a conductivity device that will determine if a substance dissolved in water can or cannot conduct electricity.

This science fair project idea produces varying pitches of sound.

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.

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

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

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

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

In this science fair project, students use the streak test to tell minerals apart from each other.

The objective of this science fair project idea is to examine light refraction as it passes through liquid crystals.

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

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

In this science fair project, we learn how air molecules move as a result of density, convection, and air currents.

Check out this cool science fair project idea to explore which other common animals besides scorpions glow under a UV Black light.