5th - 8th Grade Science Projects Activities : Page 4

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.

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.

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

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

Check out this science project idea to compare organic produce to non-organic produce and how preservatives in food extend the shelf life of goods.

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

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

Kids will learn how to measure the viscosity of liquids by making their own homemade viscometer in this great science fair project idea.

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

Science fair project that examines the different types of precipitation, evaluates the density of snow and calculates the ratio of snow-to-liquid.

Experiment about connection of senses of taste and smell. Using blindfold and noseplugs, administer blind taste test. Analyze results and organize data.

This project explores ways to prevent static electrical shocks.

Explore how sound waves are reflected and absorbed by producing echoes. Analyze which locations produce echoes.

Chlorine and chloramine are added to our tap water to kill harmful microorganisms. What is the best way to filter these disinfectants in your drinking water?