5th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Activities : Page 4

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?

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

This science experiment tests if dog saliva can really help heal wounds.

In this science experiment, observe convection currents forming and learn about how heat energy moves in liquids from hot to cooler areas through convection.

This science fair project demonstrates the principles of reflection through simple experiments involving mirrors and light.

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

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

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

Magnets vary in strength. Have your young scientist figure out which kind of magnet is the strongest when you have him conduct this attractive experiment.

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

This science project challenges students to study deer behavior in their natural habitat- the feeding patterns, social behaviors, male to female ratio, etc.

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.

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

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.

Does electricity move better through thick wires or thin ones? kids will conduct this classic electricity experiment for this science fair project.

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

This project investigates the affect of storage temperature on microwave popcorn.

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

In this science fair project, apply the principles of leverage and force by building six simple machines designed to set weights in motion.

This science fair project idea examines which type of insulation holds in the most heat.

In this science fair project, we learn how air molecules move as a result of density, convection, and air currents.

Design a survival kit. Brainstorm various survival scenarios. Address basic human requirements and natural resources. Describe each tool as well uses.

This science fair project idea investigates whether plants can survive being frozen.

The goal of this science fair experiment is to demonstrate the effects of air pressure on objects and analyze applications of air pressure principles.

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

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

This science fair project focuses on the use of a conductivity device that will determine if a substance dissolved in water can or cannot conduct electricity.

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

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.