5th Grade Science Activities : Page 7

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

In this experiment we will be determining whether birds prefer certain colors of seed.

Science fair project in which you will attempt to throw a ball the greatest horizontal distance possible by using different angles.

The goal of this science fair project is to demonstrate different ways to generate static electricity and record its effects.

In this plant habitats activity, children play the role of an ecologist and take surveys of different areas to discover the best habitat for dandelions.

This science fair project focuses on the use of the enzyme amylase found in human saliva to break down starch into sugar.

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

This science fair project idea examines whether the colors of the spectrum respond differently in the thermal aspect when radiated by the sun.

This project explores ways to prevent static electrical shocks.

In this exciting design challenge, your child will use design thinking skills to create a mixture that can inflate a balloon.

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.

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.

Discover whether the â5-second ruleâ is effective at determining whether food is still safe to eat after being dropped on the ground.

Experiment about connection of senses of taste and smell. Using blindfold and noseplugs, administer blind taste test. Analyze results and organize data.

This science fair project idea examines whether plants are still able to grow normally if they are turned upside-down.

Do different types of oil mix or stack? Find out in this science fair project idea!

Science fair project that examines how to grow bacteria in a controlled setting, using simple materials from around the home.

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!

Explore how sound waves are reflected and absorbed by producing echoes. Analyze which locations produce echoes.

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

Take advantage of the fact that ink and water don't mix and introduce your kid to suminagashi, a Japanese form of art.

This science fair project idea investigates how color affects temperature.

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

This science fair project idea investigates the ability of different whitening toothpastes to whiten teeth.

Create a soda bottle garden that defies gravity! This hanging terrarium is housed in a soda bottle and perfect for crafty kids with a growing green thumb.

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

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

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.

Check out this science project idea to compare organic produce to non-organic produce and how preservatives in food extend the shelf life of goods.

Is there a relationship between caffeine and heart rate? Students will determine the effect of caffeine on heart rate in this fun science fair project.