5th Grade Science Activities : Page 7

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

This science fair project idea investigates the difference in reaction times between boys and girls.

Science fair project which determines whether the size or the thickness of a piece of paper has an effect on how many times it can be folded in half.

All you need are pencils, paper and some scissors to get started on this easy and fun game to review astronomy information, or other types of study concepts.

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 experiment uses a yeast solution, liquid detergent, and hydrogen peroxide to produce an exciting reaction like no other!

This science fair project idea explores how much force is needed to move a lever at different distances from the fulcrum.

In this game, players will learn interesting facts about animal adaption and practice them using a fun matching card game!

In this science fair project, you'll make a "ghost" appear in a test tube, and learn about what happens when hot water and cold water interact.

This science fair project idea examines the reason boats are shaped and engineered.

Science fair project idea which teaches you how to make butter by separating cream into butter and buttermilk.

Kids will discover the meat science behind the meat they eat, and find out how to use safe chemistry to make meat more tender.

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.

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

Determine whether butterflies like to drink sugar water, salt water, or plain water.

Science fair project that examines the different types of precipitation, evaluates the density of snow and calculates the ratio of snow-to-liquid.

Every time a sound is produced it emits a sound wave. This experiment demonstrates how sound travels, using nothing more than a spoon and a string!

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.

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

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

Does skin thickness really decrease fruit spoilage? Find out in this science fair project idea!

There are hundreds of properties in rocks which you can describe, so get your geology goggles on and get ready to rock your child's science skills.

Kids will learn how to measure the viscosity of liquids by making their own homemade viscometer in this great science fair project idea.

This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!

This science fair project examines how tsunamis travel by simulating a tsunami moving around an island. You will generate a pretend tsunami in a swimming pool.

Learn how to make marbleized paper with simple everyday ingredients in this fun activity! Your child will learn about oil and water while doing this project.

Examine the effect of pressure on carbonation in soda.

Wind is an important source of renewable, green energy. The purpose of this science fair project is to build and operate a windmill generator.

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