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

Science fair project idea examines validity of mood ring predictions. Analyze accuracy of results, consider the impact of temperature

Science fair project that examines what causes thunder and why a thunderclap sounds so loud. How is lightening related to the creation of sound waves?

This science fair project examines which fruits and/or vegetables will ripen prematurely when placed with ripe apples.

Science fair project which evaluates different athletic shoes in order to find out whether any of them affect a person's ability to run.

Check out this cool science fair project idea to explore the risk of mechanical deterioration of artifacts placed in a storage box due to mold outbreaks.

examine how passive solar heating works, measure temperature in a parked car on a sunny day. ways to use passive solar heating as an alternative, energy

Science fair project that examines how winter storms form and the relationship between temperature, moisture and snow.

Did you ever add salt to pasta? Did it help cook the pasta faster? If not, find out in this science fair project idea.

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

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the basic principles of air pressure using simple materials like a balloon, straw and string.

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.

The objective of this science fair project is to study the photosynthesis process and demonstrate the important role that leaves play in the process.

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

Kids make a paperclip perform an act of magnetic levitation and test how effective various materials are at magnetic shielding in this science fair project.

Kids get step-by-step instructions for how to make a rubber band car and explore the physics of potential energy with this fun engineering science fair project.

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

Science fair project which measures whether tsunamis are more destructive when they are caused by an earthquake or by a meteor.

Does electricity move better through thick wires or thin ones? kids will conduct this classic electricity experiment for this science fair project.

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

Kids conduct a cool balloon rocket experiment in this fun science fair project idea. Does a greater volume of air mean a greater distance traveled?

This science fair project explains the process of how the lungs expand and contract with the help of the diaphragm.

Create a DIY Electromagnet! Using a 9v battery to create an electrical field around a nail, students explore electromagnetism in this cool science project idea.

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

This basketball project explores the best way to make the perfect shot every time.

This science fair project idea investigates whether plants can survive being frozen.

Examine the effect of pressure on carbonation in soda.

In this science experiment, observe convection currents forming and learn about how heat energy moves in liquids from hot to cooler areas through convection.

This science research project challenges students to think of more effective lobster farming methods.

This project uses science and art to help students learn and teach others about Earth's endangered and extinct species.

The goal of this evaporation experiment is to learn about how different external conditions affect drying time.