5th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 10

The objective of this science fair project is to analyze the effects of salinity and temperature on water.

This science fair project idea explores how the shape of a boat affects its density and how much weight it can float.

This experiment has students record rat behavior to learn about the benefits of rats and research rat myths throughout history.

You've heard all about oil spills, but can they really be that bad? After all, vegetable oil is in almost every yummy baking good from cookies to brownies.

This project uses science and art to help students learn and teach others about Earth's endangered and extinct species.

Is horse manure a possible energy source in a crisis? Use calorimetry to find out how much energy horse manure can produce in this science fair project.

This project explores ways to prevent static electrical shocks.

Science fair project that examines how winter storms form and the relationship between temperature, moisture and snow.

This project examines whether playing music during class helps students learn or if it distracts students from learning.

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

This experiment examines whether storing your orange juice at different temperatures affects its acidity.

This science fair project idea explores alcoholic fermentation at work by making your own soda.

In this science fair project, students will try to discover if test subjects can detect the presence of Monosodium Glutumate (MSG) in food.

This science fair project focuses on a polymer called hydrogel super absorbent crystal which absorbs water, swelling to many times its original size.

This science fair project examines which fruits and/or vegetables will ripen prematurely when placed with ripe apples.

Watch pre-packaged seeds and seeds taken from inside fruits and vegetables grow. Which ones will grow faster? Read more in this science fair project idea.

Science fair project that teaches you about chemical indicators and how to make your own in order to identify various mystery solutions.

Science fair project that compares the biodiversity of fungi in different ecosystems by identifying species of fungi.

Find out which kind of bubble wrap fares best when put in impact.

Science fair project which examines the relationship between frequency of spider web vibration and spider's response time.

In this activity, children will work on their mathematics and engineering skills as they attempt to recreate the Eiffel Tower out of building blocks!

The purpose of this study is to determine if people can tell the difference between organic and conventional food from looking at, smelling and tasting it.

Kids will learn about insulation, heat conduction, and the economic benefits of energy efficient windows in this cool science fair project.

In this science fair project, students examine under what conditions individual plants release seeds and how far the seeds are released.

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

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.

The purpose of this science fair project is to demonstrate how yeast, a fungus, causes bread to rise.

This science fair project idea explores whether a sundial is as accurate as an atomic clock when telling time.

Science fair project that determines whether landscaping fabric impacts the ability of plants to receive water.

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.