5th Grade Science Activities : Page 3

Learn the basic structure of a DNA strand, which is the double helix, how genes form together, and the resemblance DNA has to a twisted ladder. Create a model.

This science fair project idea develops an understanding through experimentation of which shapes are the most structurally strong.

Grow borax crystals and get your child excited about Earth science with this crafty science experiment.

In this experiment you will replicate the mummification process by making a hot dog mummy.

In this activity, your child will make her own "quicksand" to better understand how a substance can be both fluid and solid at the same time.

Will potatoes spud or sprout faster in dry, dark, or cold conditions? Find out in this science fair project idea!

This science fair project idea explores the different properties of matter.

The objective of this science fair project is to observe the differences in heat absorption for darker colors vs. lighter colors.

Some fossils have been been preserved for billions of years! Help your kid understand how fossils are created and preserved with this crafty project.

Learn whether Mylar Balloons last longer than Latex Balloons or vice versa.

This science fair project idea measures out the sugar of various foods and find out whether people can correctly determine how much sugar is in common foods.

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

The purpose of this science fair project is to build a basic radio.

This science fair project idea determines if the color of light affects the growth of plants.

These science fair experiments demonstrate the chemistry of rust and the oxidation process.

This science fair project idea explores whether talking to a plant will help it grow.

Brine shrimp usually live in saltwater. Investigate how salt concentration (salinity) affects the rate at which brine shrimp eggs hatch.

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 explains the process of how the lungs expand and contract with the help of the diaphragm.

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?

Do you love to make Jell-O? Find out in this science fair project idea if it is possible to make Jell-O with just warm water.

Examine whether distilled water, spring water, or regular tap water yield faster plant growth.

This science fair project idea discovers if an artificial light source will yield the same plant health and growth rates as light from the sun.

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

This project demonstrates the correspondence between the volume of water displaced by a submerged object and the volume of the object displacing it.

Challenge your learner to design and build a city of their own in this creative engineering activity.

This project examines if computer screen and text color affect retention and if people subconsciously prefer combinations of colors that help their retention.

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

Teach your child some scientific basics as you explore the densities of various liquids in this fun experiment.

Does putting soapy water on plants help or hinder plant growth? Kids learn about greywater and how it affects plant growth in this cool science fair project.