5th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 2

This science fair project investigates whether tapping the top or the side of the can will stop a vigorously-shaken can of soda from exploding.

This science fair project idea discovers which brand of bubblegum produces the largest bubbles.

This science fair project idea builds models of various types of bridges and then determines which bridge design is the strongest.

How do the phases of the Moon and gravity cause spring tides and neap tides? Does the Sun play a role in the tides? Figure it out in this fun science project!

Little scientists will make inferences about hearing loss, pitch, and frequency in this great science fair idea that puts the human ear to the test.

Find out whether packaged seeds actually do expire in this new science fair project idea.

This science fair project idea explores whether talking to a plant will help it grow.

Check out this fun and easy science fair project idea on germination of a seed and learn to identify exterior and interior parts of a bean seed.

Kids will love making sugar crystals in this sugar crystal science fair project which teaches important chemistry concepts like saturation and solubility.

This project examines whether people's taste perception is influenced by what they see.

This science fair project idea creates a sedimentary rock and to investigate what takes place during the rock cycle.

Science fair project which determines if plants really do need water to grow, or whether they just need to be kept wet.

How do series and parallel circuits work, and which produces the brightest light in a light bulb? Construct both in this project and find out!

In this science fair project, learn how to make gears and find out why they transmit torques in predictable ways.

Check out this cool science fair project on identifying rocks and minerals for kids.

In this science experiment, do tensile strength test on fishing line, a strand of hair, a rubber band, and any other materials you're curious about!

This science fair project idea develops an understanding through experimentation of which shapes are the most structurally strong.

The objective of this science fair project idea is to determine if sound travels best through the air, water or a solid.

In this design challenge, your child will create a parachute for a small toy using typical household items.

What are the effects of colored light on plant growth? Explore plant behavior in this cool botany science fair project and learn about phototropism!

This science fair project idea measures out the sugar of various foods and find out whether people can correctly determine how much sugar is in common foods.

These science fair experiments demonstrate the chemistry of rust and the oxidation process.

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

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 project examines if computer screen and text color affect retention and if people subconsciously prefer combinations of colors that help their retention.

Kids conduct a cool balloon rocket experiment in this fun science fair project idea. Does a greater volume of air mean a greater distance traveled?

Learn whether Mylar Balloons last longer than Latex Balloons or vice versa.

Why do ants like sugar? Do ants like artificial sweeteners too? Kids find out with this great inquiry-based science fair project.

This science fair project idea discovers if an artificial light source will yield the same plant health and growth rates as light from the sun.