5th Grade Science Activities : Page 14

Science fair project which determines whether it is numerically possible to be connected to every person on the earth within six degrees of separation.

Many ancient cultures used the rising or setting sun to create calendars. Observe the setting sun once a week to come up with your own solar calendar!

Science fair project that uses muriatic acid to develop fingerprints that would otherwise be invisible.

Discover which fabrics shrink the most in the wash and why.

This science fair project compares the allelopathic affects of juglone, a chemical agent produced by the Black Walnut tree, on two plants.

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

A simple science experiment exploring the physics of water pressure that's been amazing people since Medieval times.

Show your child how to concoct a simple duo of household ingredients that changes color as acids and bases are added!

This experiment tests which gender is better at catching how a magician performs his tricks.

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

This experiment explores whether reading text on a computer screen or type on paper leads to better retention of the information read.

Watch pre-packaged seeds and seeds taken from inside fruits and vegetables grow. Which ones will grow faster? Read more in this science fair project idea.

This science fair project idea examines how well individuals can remember a story they were told and how accurately they pass that story along.

In this science fair project, students will try to discover if test subjects can detect the presence of Monosodium Glutumate (MSG) in food.

Science fair project which examines the relationship between frequency of spider web vibration and spider's response time.

Does dough rise faster with unbleached or bleached flour? Investigate in this science fair project idea.

This science fair project examines how seeds hitchhike on animals and clothing.

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

This science project teaches students about organic farming and the benefits and disadvantages of commercial plant food.

Dive into the world of cooking oil and smoke points to discover just how fast some oils start smoking.

This science fair project idea investigates how the height at which a pendulum is released affects the length of time it continues.

April showers may bring May flowers, but your child can preserve the beauty of spring's bounty all year long with this simple craft project!

This science fair project idea explores whether boiling and freezing water will have an effect on how much it weighs.

Here is a nifty science experiment using Epsom salts to make "frost" appear on a piece of glass.

Explore if planting seeds in a certain direction will affect how fast it germinates.

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

Which music genres have the fastest tempos? The slowest? This experiment determines if there's a relationship between beats per minute in a song and its genre.

Learn about Ikebana, or the Japanese art of flower arranging, with your child while artfully arranging spring flowers!

Does your middle school teenager have good reflexes? Gauge his reaction time in this science and math activity that requires only a yardstick and a friend.

Science fair project that determines whether tapping a pomegranate with a spoon helps it release its seeds.