5th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Activities : Page 5

This science fair project idea explores substances that cause a bubble to last longer.

In this Bernoulli's Principle experiment, you'll learn how an increase in the speed of a fluid, like air, decreases pressure.

Examine which metal conducts more heat by boiling water in 3 pans made of aluminum, copper, and stainless steel.

This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.

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?

This science fair project idea studies which brand of wintergreen candy produces the most sparks in the dark.

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

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

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

In this experiment you will replicate the mummification process by making a hot dog mummy.

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

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.

This science fair project idea examines whether adding gelatin causes a solid to have a higher melting point and/or melt slower.

Science fair project which compares the rate of temperature change and the maximum temperature as a result of the angle of light radiation.

Will potatoes spud or sprout faster in dry, dark, or cold conditions? Find out in this science fair project idea!

This science fair project idea researches the different layers of the atmosphere and creates a visual representation of the atmospheric layers.

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.

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

In this fun project, use a memory game to test various age groups and determine whether aging directly affects short-term memory loss.

Science fair project that compares the freezing temperature of salt water and freshwater in order to learn about supercooling and condensation nuclei.

This science fair project idea provides evidence that air is everywhere and takes up space.

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

Science fair project idea examines validity of mood ring predictions. Analyze accuracy of results, consider the impact of temperature

Science fair project that examines condensation and the conditions needed in order for dew to form.

This science project has students study a group of volunteer liars actively lying to study the behavior of a lie. Students see if they can figure out the truth.

This science fair project idea produces sounds by creating vibrations using different objects.

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

The goal of this science fair project is to analyze differences between the taste and texture of frozen and fresh food.

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

This science fair project idea examines whether boys and girls differ in reflexes.