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Teach your fifth grader about the wonders of wind by making and observing this winter wind chime.

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

In this science fair project, students examine under what conditions individual plants release seeds and how far the seeds are released.

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

In this windmill model science project, you will build a windmill to learn about wheel-and-axle machines and how these simple machines are used to do work.

Try this winter-themed arts and crafts activity for fifth graders: make colorful woolly pompoms! All you need is yarn and stiff cardboard to get started.

This spider mobile activity encourages learning about the science of motion, air currents and art.

This science fair project focuses on a polymer called hydrogel super absorbent crystal which absorbs water, swelling to many times its original size.

In this Bernoulli's Principle experiment, you'll learn how an increase in the speed of a fluid, like air, decreases pressure.

Create a tornado vortex in your kitchen in this 5th grade science experiment. All you need are two plastic bottles, duct tape, and a metal washer to begin.

This costume wig is a simple craft that will result in a great item for Halloween, dress up, or pretend play. Make a yarn costume wig with your child.

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

Invite your fifth grader to design a fleet of miniature paddle boats to race in the family bathtub.

In this activity, children will work on their mathematics and engineering skills as they attempt to recreate the Eiffel Tower out of building blocks!

In this activity, your child will learn how to make a drop spindle with a handy vegetable.

If your kid looks like she needs a break from homework or something to work on during commercials, show her how to make a necklace of paper beads!

The Earth is always providing in so many ways! In this activity, children reflect on how the Earth gives and on their love for the Earth through discussion and letter writing.

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

Turn the common pastime of constructing paper airplanes into a lesson on the physics of aerodynamics and flight with this fun science activity.

Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?

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

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.