5th - 8th Grade Science Activities : Page 11

Do different types of oil mix or stack? Find out in this science fair project idea!

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

What animals are most popular? This project affords practice in data-collection, record-keeping and data-analysis through the investigation of this question.

This science fair project idea discovers whether there are some objects that do not fall at a constant rate.

This science fair project idea explores whether the process used to dry the beans we eat for food renders them unviable.

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

Help your fifth grader embrace the roots--literally--of Mother's Day by growing carnations to honor mothers in you family's history.

Construct batteries that make electricity from fruits with this fun science fair project.

Soil is made up of different layers. How far down do you need to dig to find the soil horizon, or the place where bits of leaves and branches become soil?

By using static electricity generated from their body, a child can cause a small fluorescent lamp bulb to light up!

What is condensation? Little mad scientists will learn about condensation, states of matter, and air pressure by conducting this cool science experiment.

This fun science fair project idea helps students learn how acid rains are formed and explore how acid rain damages the environment.

This science fair project investigates why the number of visible stars changes from place to place.

Take advantage of the spring and summer sun in this arts and crafts activity that has your learner creating pretty flower prints.

Science fair project that determines whether mass and weight are the same or different.

Using simple materials found around your home, you can reinforce the static electricity concept by helping your child build a simple device with zapping power!

Help your child understand surface tension by showing them how they can create a "skin" on top of water.

Science fair project which determines whether a person's taste in music is dictated by the key that the song is written in.

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

The goal of this science fair project is to analyze differences between the taste and texture of frozen and fresh food.

Science fair project which simulates the global conveyor belts on a small scale, and observes the effects of wind, density and temperature on water movement.

You've heard the expression "burn rubber" but do you know how heat affects rubber? Examine the impact of temperature on rubber in this fun science experiment.

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 that compares the ecology of different soil samples by identifying which sample has the most invertebrates living in it.

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

This project explores whether nails, toothpicks, straws, or pen nibs are best for applying ink to paper.

Science fair project that examines how yeast grows, and which conditions allow for optimal growth. What types of nutrients does yeast prefer?

In this experiment, students will discover how heat and pressure turn clay into slate, phyllite, and finally schist.

Science fair project that determines whether landscaping fabric impacts the ability of plants to receive water.

This science fair project idea determines the probability of a coin landing heads or tails.