5th Grade Physical Science Resources : Page 3

Teach your child how butter is created by shaking up cream the old-fashioned way.

Turn the common pastime of constructing paper airplanes into a lesson on the physics of aerodynamics and flight with this fun science activity.

Believe it or not, the common spud has enough electrochemical energy to power a small digital clock.

Based on the concept of water's "freezing point," this activity entails the lowering of water's freezing point to chill ice cream!

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

Want to make Halloween truly eerie? Science to the rescue! These ghouly hands come alive with a little help from simple chemistry.

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

This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!

Experiment with buoyancy to learn how a submarine rises and sinks in this classic science experiment.

Here's a fun at-home activity that will help your child strengthen math skills using high and low temperature data, and become a master temperature tracker!

Invite your fifth grader to test the different rates of liquid absorption in synthetic and cotton materials, such as nylon and cotton.

Science isn't ho hum anymore when it involves building catapults to teach your fifth grader about projectile motion.

This experiment that explores water and air pressure will amaze your fifth grader as it appears that a single card is holding water in an upside-down glass.

By using static electricity generated from their body, a child can cause a small fluorescent lamp bulb to light up!

Using simple materials found around your home, you can reinforce the static electricity concept by helping your child build a simple device with zapping power!

Help your child understand surface tension by showing them how they can create a "skin" on top of water.

Learn how to make marbleized paper with simple everyday ingredients in this fun activity! Your child will learn about oil and water while doing this project.

Show your fifth grade scientist how to create a siphon using two buckets, plastic tubing, and water. Watch her astonishment as the water travels uphill!

Using an empty tennis ball can and a swimming pool, you will determine if it's possible to have a conversation under water.

Get your fifth grader involved in some earth science by helping her plan and create her very own rock collection.