5th and 6th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Activities : Page 8

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

Is horse manure a possible energy source in a crisis? Use calorimetry to find out how much energy horse manure can produce in this science fair project.

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

This science fair project explores how osmotic pressure forces water through the root up into the plant.

This experiment has students record rat behavior to learn about the benefits of rats and research rat myths throughout history.

This science fair project idea studies which kind of rock (sedimentary, igneous, or metamorphic) is most damaged by frozen water.

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

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.

Have you ever seen fruit decay? Find out if a fruit will rot faster if you open it versus leaving it untouched!

Experiment with buoyancy to learn how a submarine rises and sinks in this classic science experiment.

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 idea explores how the shape of a boat affects its density and how much weight it can float.

Science fair project which tests various sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks to find out whether one rock family is stronger than the others.

This science fair project idea examines whether boys and girls differ in reflexes.

The goal of this science fair project is to discover the science behind carbonated soft drinks and apply this knowledge to create a new one.

Science fair project that examines how temperature affects density and how density in turn affects the behavior of helium gas.

What is the hydrologic cycle and how does it work? Check out this fun and easy science project where you will model and learn about Earth's water cycle!

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 explores how much force is needed to move a lever at different distances from the fulcrum.

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

Wonder why bugs always fly around your lights at night? This experiment determines whether insects are attracted to the heat or the light.

This science project encourages students to investigate the Mozart Effect, the idea that classical music promotes learning.

In this popcorn experiment, students can explore how two things made out of the same material can have very different appearances and densities.

Science fair project in which you will start a fire from scratch without using matches or a lighter.

The goal of this science fair experiment is to demonstrate the effects of air pressure on objects and analyze applications of air pressure principles.

This science fair project idea explores whether factors such as temperature and concentration affect the pH of a solution.

Discover whether the â5-second ruleâ is effective at determining whether food is still safe to eat after being dropped on the ground.

This science fair project idea explores whether people have an innate feel for the passing of time from a few seconds to 20 minutes.

Wind is an important source of renewable, green energy. The purpose of this science fair project is to build and operate a windmill generator.

Science fair project in which you will attempt to throw a ball the greatest horizontal distance possible by using different angles.