5th Grade Science Activities : Page 4

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

In this science experiment, do tensile strength test on fishing line, a strand of hair, a rubber band, and any other materials you're curious about!

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

Learn how to make a hygrometer to measure relative humidity in this project. Make a sling psychrometer hygrometer with gauze, thermometers, and a bottle.

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

This science fair project idea determines what household items are good conductors of electricity.

With this hands-on activity, you'll show how fall colors are hidden in the leaf all year long!

Science fair project examining barometric pressure, and how it can be used to predict the weather. How does atmospheric pressures relate to weather conditions?

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

In this cool physics experiment, use double plane mirrors at various angles to learn about light reflection. Then, see if you can solve a puzzling problem!

This science fair project idea explores which fruit molds the fastest.

This science fair project idea demonstrates that light travels in straight lines and experiments with reflecting light.

Explore the craters, maria, and highlands on the surface of the Moon! In this fun science project you'll create a 3-D model of the moon using paper mache.

In this open-ended activity, students will be given a small quantity of three types of materials and asked to design a prototype for “something that will improve the school.”

In this project students experiment with making music using only glasses of water.

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.

Kids will create their own version of Richard Feynman's rubber band heat engine to learn about thermodynamics with this cool science fair project idea.

Are you looking for an out-of-this world activity that's both fun and educational? This solar system garland is a great way to introduce your child to astronomy.

Demonstrate how you can make your own compass using a magnetized needle. It also allows you to compare magnetic north and geographic north.

In this hands-on design challenge your child will make their very own Rube Goldberg Machine.

Use chemical analysis to identify a variety of mystery powders that look the same but actually have very different properties.

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.

This science fair project idea determines the most effective method of preserving food.

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?

Want to help make studying the nervous system a little more fun? This thinking cap is a great way to learn external human brain anatomy.

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, students discover how sedimentary layers form as sediments like mud, silt and sand settle over time.

This science fair project idea investigates how color affects temperature.

This science project uses Mohsâ Hardness Test to show kids how to compare the hardness of different types of minerals.

Chlorine and chloramine are added to our tap water to kill harmful microorganisms. What is the best way to filter these disinfectants in your drinking water?