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5th Grade Science Activities : Page 5
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How to Make a Cartesian Diver
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How to Make a Cartesian Diver
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Experiment with buoyancy to learn how a submarine rises and sinks in this classic science experiment.
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How to Make a Cartesian Diver
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How to Make a Cartesian Diver
Experiment with buoyancy to learn how a submarine rises and sinks in this classic science experiment.
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
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Do Plants Need Water?
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Do Plants Need Water?
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Science fair project which determines if plants really do need water to grow, or whether they just need to be kept wet.
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Do Plants Need Water?
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Do Plants Need Water?
Science fair project which determines if plants really do need water to grow, or whether they just need to be kept wet.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Defying Gravity
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Defying Gravity
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project idea investigates how magnetism can defy the force of gravity.
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Defying Gravity
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Defying Gravity
This science fair project idea investigates how magnetism can defy the force of gravity.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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How to Measure Viscosity of Liquids
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How to Measure Viscosity of Liquids
Fifth Grade
Measurement
Kids will learn how to measure the viscosity of liquids by making their own homemade viscometer in this great science fair project idea.
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How to Measure Viscosity of Liquids
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How to Measure Viscosity of Liquids
Kids will learn how to measure the viscosity of liquids by making their own homemade viscometer in this great science fair project idea.
Fifth Grade
Measurement
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What is Plant Transpiration?
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What is Plant Transpiration?
Fifth Grade
Measurement
This fun science project helps to investigate how much water can a plant take up and release in a certain period of time through the process of transpiration.
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What is Plant Transpiration?
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What is Plant Transpiration?
This fun science project helps to investigate how much water can a plant take up and release in a certain period of time through the process of transpiration.
Fifth Grade
Measurement
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Comparing Implements for Writing
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Comparing Implements for Writing
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This project explores whether nails, toothpicks, straws, or pen nibs are best for applying ink to paper.
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Comparing Implements for Writing
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Comparing Implements for Writing
This project explores whether nails, toothpicks, straws, or pen nibs are best for applying ink to paper.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Make an Electrical Zapper
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Make an Electrical Zapper
Fifth Grade
Measurement
Using simple materials found around your home, you can reinforce the static electricity concept by helping your child build a simple device with zapping power!
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Make an Electrical Zapper
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Make an Electrical Zapper
Using simple materials found around your home, you can reinforce the static electricity concept by helping your child build a simple device with zapping power!
Fifth Grade
Measurement
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Go on a Backyard Botany Hunt
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Go on a Backyard Botany Hunt
Fifth Grade
Life Science
Here's a fun activity that will have your child researching, collecting, and charting plant specimens from the neighborhood.
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Go on a Backyard Botany Hunt
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Go on a Backyard Botany Hunt
Here's a fun activity that will have your child researching, collecting, and charting plant specimens from the neighborhood.
Fifth Grade
Life Science
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Ink Art
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Ink Art
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Take advantage of the fact that ink and water don't mix and introduce your kid to suminagashi, a Japanese form of art.
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Ink Art
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Ink Art
Take advantage of the fact that ink and water don't mix and introduce your kid to suminagashi, a Japanese form of art.
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
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Try Water Science Trickery!
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Try Water Science Trickery!
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
This experiment that explores water and air pressure will amaze your fifth grader as it appears that a single card is holding water in an upside-down glass.
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Try Water Science Trickery!
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Try Water Science Trickery!
This experiment that explores water and air pressure will amaze your fifth grader as it appears that a single card is holding water in an upside-down glass.
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
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Ready, Aim, Marshmallows!
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Ready, Aim, Marshmallows!
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Science isn't ho hum anymore when it involves building catapults to teach your fifth grader about projectile motion.
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Ready, Aim, Marshmallows!
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Ready, Aim, Marshmallows!
Science isn't ho hum anymore when it involves building catapults to teach your fifth grader about projectile motion.
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
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Heat Convection in Liquids
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Heat Convection in Liquids
Fifth Grade
Measurement
In this science experiment, observe convection currents forming and learn about how heat energy moves in liquids from hot to cooler areas through convection.
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Heat Convection in Liquids
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Heat Convection in Liquids
In this science experiment, observe convection currents forming and learn about how heat energy moves in liquids from hot to cooler areas through convection.
Fifth Grade
Measurement
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To Leaf or Not to Leaf
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To Leaf or Not to Leaf
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Science fair project that determines whether lettuce that is harvested gradually yields more produce than lettuce that is harvested all at once.
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To Leaf or Not to Leaf
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To Leaf or Not to Leaf
Science fair project that determines whether lettuce that is harvested gradually yields more produce than lettuce that is harvested all at once.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Rubber Band Heat Engine
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Rubber Band Heat Engine
Fifth Grade
Measurement
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.
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Rubber Band Heat Engine
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Rubber Band Heat Engine
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.
Fifth Grade
Measurement
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Simple Machines
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Simple Machines
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this science fair project, apply the principles of leverage and force by building six simple machines designed to set weights in motion.
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Simple Machines
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Simple Machines
In this science fair project, apply the principles of leverage and force by building six simple machines designed to set weights in motion.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Influencing a Coin Flip
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Influencing a Coin Flip
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project idea determines the probability of a coin landing heads or tails.
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Influencing a Coin Flip
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Influencing a Coin Flip
This science fair project idea determines the probability of a coin landing heads or tails.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Geology 101
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Geology 101
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Science fair project that examines the behavior of water and gravel in creek beds and the formation of sedimentary rocks.
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Geology 101
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Geology 101
Science fair project that examines the behavior of water and gravel in creek beds and the formation of sedimentary rocks.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Does Music Help or Distract from Classroom Learning?
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Does Music Help or Distract from Classroom Learning?
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This project examines whether playing music during class helps students learn or if it distracts students from learning.
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Does Music Help or Distract from Classroom Learning?
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Does Music Help or Distract from Classroom Learning?
This project examines whether playing music during class helps students learn or if it distracts students from learning.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Sound Localization: Judging Sound Direction
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Sound Localization: Judging Sound Direction
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
How good are humans at sound localization? Kids can try this cool science fair project idea to see how good their friends are at judging sound direction.
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Sound Localization: Judging Sound Direction
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Sound Localization: Judging Sound Direction
How good are humans at sound localization? Kids can try this cool science fair project idea to see how good their friends are at judging sound direction.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Can White Light Be Separated?
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Can White Light Be Separated?
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project idea explores whether white light can be separated into different colors.
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Can White Light Be Separated?
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Can White Light Be Separated?
This science fair project idea explores whether white light can be separated into different colors.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Compare Cotton and Nylon Absorbency
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Compare Cotton and Nylon Absorbency
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Invite your fifth grader to test the different rates of liquid absorption in synthetic and cotton materials, such as nylon and cotton.
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Compare Cotton and Nylon Absorbency
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Compare Cotton and Nylon Absorbency
Invite your fifth grader to test the different rates of liquid absorption in synthetic and cotton materials, such as nylon and cotton.
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
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How to Build a DNA Model
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How to Build a DNA Model
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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.
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How to Build a DNA Model
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How to Build a DNA Model
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.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Adding Colors: An Optical Experiment
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Adding Colors: An Optical Experiment
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
What happens when colored beams of light mix? You might be surprised.
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Adding Colors: An Optical Experiment
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Adding Colors: An Optical Experiment
What happens when colored beams of light mix? You might be surprised.
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
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Principles of Air Pressure
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Principles of Air Pressure
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
The objective of this science fair project is to examine the basic principles of air pressure using simple materials like a balloon, straw and string.
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Principles of Air Pressure
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Principles of Air Pressure
The objective of this science fair project is to examine the basic principles of air pressure using simple materials like a balloon, straw and string.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Energy Efficient Windows
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Energy Efficient Windows
Fifth Grade
Measurement
Kids will learn about insulation, heat conduction, and the economic benefits of energy efficient windows in this cool science fair project.
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Energy Efficient Windows
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Energy Efficient Windows
Kids will learn about insulation, heat conduction, and the economic benefits of energy efficient windows in this cool science fair project.
Fifth Grade
Measurement
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Effect of Artificial Light on Plant Growth
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Effect of Artificial Light on Plant Growth
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Learn about the effect of artificial light on plant growth versus natural sunlight and delve into some biology and botany concepts in this science project.
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Effect of Artificial Light on Plant Growth
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Effect of Artificial Light on Plant Growth
Learn about the effect of artificial light on plant growth versus natural sunlight and delve into some biology and botany concepts in this science project.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Musical Key
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Musical Key
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Science fair project which determines whether a person's taste in music is dictated by the key that the song is written in.
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Musical Key
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Musical Key
Science fair project which determines whether a person's taste in music is dictated by the key that the song is written in.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Force and the Fulcrum
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Force and the Fulcrum
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project idea explores how much force is needed to move a lever at different distances from the fulcrum.
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Force and the Fulcrum
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Force and the Fulcrum
This science fair project idea explores how much force is needed to move a lever at different distances from the fulcrum.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Building Up the Fizz in Soda
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Building Up the Fizz in Soda
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Examine the effect of pressure on carbonation in soda.
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Building Up the Fizz in Soda
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Building Up the Fizz in Soda
Examine the effect of pressure on carbonation in soda.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Do Birds Have a Favorite Color?
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Do Birds Have a Favorite Color?
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this experiment we will be determining whether birds prefer certain colors of seed.
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Do Birds Have a Favorite Color?
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Do Birds Have a Favorite Color?
In this experiment we will be determining whether birds prefer certain colors of seed.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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