5th Grade Science Activities : Page 12

Construct and experiment with a periscope using reflected light rays to gather an image.

This science fair project teaches kids experimental design and how to test if subjects can really sense if they are being watched.

In this activity, your kid will watch coal turn into crystals right before her very eyes, and learn some science along the way!

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

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?

Magnets vary in strength. Have your young scientist figure out which kind of magnet is the strongest when you have him conduct this attractive experiment.

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 which uses coins flips to visually demonstrate the probability of an event and how to express it.

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.

Protozoa and ciliate and amoeba, oh my! The objective of this science fair project is for students to use a microscope and identify microscopic life.

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

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

Find out which kind of bubble wrap fares best when put in impact.

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

Total alkalinity and pH personal care products are controlled to prevent skin irritation. Learn more about basic and acidic substances in this science project.

Conduct a simple science experiment to see if flowers from your garden pass the acid-base indicator test with this exciting chemistry activity.

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

This science fair project idea explores whether a sundial is as accurate as an atomic clock when telling time.

What happens when colored beams of light mix? You might be surprised.

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

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

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

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

Science fair project that compares the biodiversity of fungi in different ecosystems by identifying species of fungi.

Get your fifth grader involved in some earth science by helping her plan and create her very own rock collection.

This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!

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

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

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

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