5th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 6

Science fair project which measures whether tsunamis are more destructive when they are caused by an earthquake or by a meteor.

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

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

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

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

In this experiment you observe and determine how well your cat uses his whiskers to navigate through a maze.

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.

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

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 examines which type of insulation holds in the most heat.

Have your kid determine if a goldfish can be conditioned to expect food the same way Pavlov's dogs did with this fascinating science fair project.

This science fair project focuses on the use of the enzyme amylase found in human saliva to break down starch into sugar.

The objective of this science fair project is to study the photosynthesis process and demonstrate the important role that leaves play in the process.

Explore how sound waves are reflected and absorbed by producing echoes. Analyze which locations produce echoes.

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

Does your middle school teenager have good reflexes? Gauge his reaction time in this science and math activity that requires only a yardstick and a friend.

The objective of this science fair project is to test the growth rate of a plan in a crystal medium in comparison to traditional soil.

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

This science fair project will help students learn about non-vascular plants, such as mosses.

In this science and engineering activity, children will explore types of tunnels and their purposes and then design and build a tunnel of their own.

Did you ever add salt to pasta? Did it help cook the pasta faster? If not, find out in this science fair project idea.

Kids will create their own version of Richard Feynman's rubber band heat engine to learn about thermodynamics with this cool science fair project idea.

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

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

Science fair project which teaches you how to make your own homemade glue by combing curdled milk with baking soda.

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

The goal of this science fair project is to discover the science behind carbonated soft drinks and apply this knowledge to create a new one.

This study evaluates if electronic devices commonly found in most households emit radiation, and if they do, how much?

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

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.