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Ice Melting
Ice Melting
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Ice Melting
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Will the shape of an ice cube impact how fast the ice melts?
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Ice Melting
Ice Melting
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Ice Melting
Will the shape of an ice cube impact how fast the ice melts?
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Self-Inflating Balloons
Self-Inflating Balloons
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Self-Inflating Balloons
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this science fair project, kids start a chemical reaction that will make a balloon inflate itself!
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Self-Inflating Balloons
Self-Inflating Balloons
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Self-Inflating Balloons
In this science fair project, kids start a chemical reaction that will make a balloon inflate itself!
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Catalase and Hydrogen Peroxide Experiment
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Catalase and Hydrogen Peroxide Experiment
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this cool catalase and hydrogen peroxide experiment, kids put a potato in a jar of hydrogen peroxide to see how catalase acts as an enzyme.
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Catalase and Hydrogen Peroxide Experiment
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Catalase and Hydrogen Peroxide Experiment
In this cool catalase and hydrogen peroxide experiment, kids put a potato in a jar of hydrogen peroxide to see how catalase acts as an enzyme.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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How to Inflate a Balloon Using Baking Soda and Vinegar
How to Inflate a Balloon Using Baking Soda and Vinegar
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How to Inflate a Balloon Using Baking Soda and Vinegar
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Check out this fun science fair project to make a vinegar and baking soda balloon and demonstrate how gas is created as a result of the chemical reaction.
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How to Inflate a Balloon Using Baking Soda and Vinegar
How to Inflate a Balloon Using Baking Soda and Vinegar
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How to Inflate a Balloon Using Baking Soda and Vinegar
Check out this fun science fair project to make a vinegar and baking soda balloon and demonstrate how gas is created as a result of the chemical reaction.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Sugar Crystallization
Sugar Crystallization
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Sugar Crystallization
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project idea explores the different properties & interactions of sugar molecules.
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Sugar Crystallization
Sugar Crystallization
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Sugar Crystallization
This science fair project idea explores the different properties & interactions of sugar molecules.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Conductor or Insulator
Conductor or Insulator
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Conductor or Insulator
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project idea determines what household items are good conductors of electricity.
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Conductor or Insulator
Conductor or Insulator
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Conductor or Insulator
This science fair project idea determines what household items are good conductors of electricity.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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A Trick for the Eyes: Color Wheels and Optical Illusion Tops
A Trick for the Eyes: Color Wheels and Optical Illusion Tops
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A Trick for the Eyes: Color Wheels and Optical Illusion Tops
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
This science fair project idea experiments with spinning color wheels and optical illusions.
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A Trick for the Eyes: Color Wheels and Optical Illusion Tops
A Trick for the Eyes: Color Wheels and Optical Illusion Tops
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A Trick for the Eyes: Color Wheels and Optical Illusion Tops
This science fair project idea experiments with spinning color wheels and optical illusions.
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
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Windmill Model Science Project
Windmill Model Science Project
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Windmill Model Science Project
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this windmill model science project, you will build a windmill to learn about wheel-and-axle machines and how these simple machines are used to do work.
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Windmill Model Science Project
Windmill Model Science Project
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Windmill Model Science Project
In this windmill model science project, you will build a windmill to learn about wheel-and-axle machines and how these simple machines are used to do work.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Renewable Energy Project for Kids: Power from Water
Renewable Energy Project for Kids: Power from Water
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Renewable Energy Project for Kids: Power from Water
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Kids learn about potential energy, and mechanical energy, and how to make power from water with one of our favorite renewable energy projects for kids.
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Renewable Energy Project for Kids: Power from Water
Renewable Energy Project for Kids: Power from Water
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Renewable Energy Project for Kids: Power from Water
Kids learn about potential energy, and mechanical energy, and how to make power from water with one of our favorite renewable energy projects for kids.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Which Food Will Mold the Fastest?
Which Food Will Mold the Fastest?
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Which Food Will Mold the Fastest?
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project teaches about mold. Students will test different foods to see which grow mold the fastest.
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Which Food Will Mold the Fastest?
Which Food Will Mold the Fastest?
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Which Food Will Mold the Fastest?
This science fair project teaches about mold. Students will test different foods to see which grow mold the fastest.
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Growing Crystals
Growing Crystals
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Growing Crystals
Fifth Grade
Measurement
Science fair project in which you will examine how crystals are formed by creating your own crystal using charcoal briquettes, salt, and ammonia.
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Growing Crystals
Growing Crystals
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Growing Crystals
Science fair project in which you will examine how crystals are formed by creating your own crystal using charcoal briquettes, salt, and ammonia.
Fifth Grade
Measurement
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What Causes the Phases of the Moon?
What Causes the Phases of the Moon?
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What Causes the Phases of the Moon?
Fifth Grade
Earth and Space Science
What cause the phases of the moon? Make a model to see how the positions of the Sun, Moon, and Earth cause the crescent, gibbous, quarter, full, and new moon.
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What Causes the Phases of the Moon?
What Causes the Phases of the Moon?
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What Causes the Phases of the Moon?
What cause the phases of the moon? Make a model to see how the positions of the Sun, Moon, and Earth cause the crescent, gibbous, quarter, full, and new moon.
Fifth Grade
Earth and Space Science
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How to Make Lightning
How to Make Lightning
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How to Make Lightning
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Create safe lightning for kids! They'll learn how to make lightning at home with this fun science fair project idea illustrating static charges and grounding.
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How to Make Lightning
How to Make Lightning
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How to Make Lightning
Create safe lightning for kids! They'll learn how to make lightning at home with this fun science fair project idea illustrating static charges and grounding.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Which Color Absorbs the Most Heat?
Which Color Absorbs the Most Heat?
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Which Color Absorbs the Most Heat?
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this fun experiment, we'll find out how color affects heat absorption!
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Which Color Absorbs the Most Heat?
Which Color Absorbs the Most Heat?
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Which Color Absorbs the Most Heat?
In this fun experiment, we'll find out how color affects heat absorption!
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Snow to Liquid Ratio
Snow to Liquid Ratio
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Snow to Liquid Ratio
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Science fair project that examines the different types of precipitation, evaluates the density of snow and calculates the ratio of snow-to-liquid.
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Snow to Liquid Ratio
Snow to Liquid Ratio
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Snow to Liquid Ratio
Science fair project that examines the different types of precipitation, evaluates the density of snow and calculates the ratio of snow-to-liquid.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Growing Plants in Garbage
Growing Plants in Garbage
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Growing Plants in Garbage
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Science fair project which determines whether plants are able to get enough nutrients from different types of garbage.
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Growing Plants in Garbage
Growing Plants in Garbage
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Growing Plants in Garbage
Science fair project which determines whether plants are able to get enough nutrients from different types of garbage.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Heat Capacity of Water vs. Heat Capacity of Oil
Heat Capacity of Water vs. Heat Capacity of Oil
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Heat Capacity of Water vs. Heat Capacity of Oil
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Students pit the heat capacity of water against the heat capacity of oil while looking at the effects of dipole rotation in this cool science fair project idea.
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Heat Capacity of Water vs. Heat Capacity of Oil
Heat Capacity of Water vs. Heat Capacity of Oil
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Heat Capacity of Water vs. Heat Capacity of Oil
Students pit the heat capacity of water against the heat capacity of oil while looking at the effects of dipole rotation in this cool science fair project idea.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Specific Heat of Water vs. Specific Heat of Sand
Specific Heat of Water vs. Specific Heat of Sand
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Specific Heat of Water vs. Specific Heat of Sand
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
What heats up fasterâwater or soil? 5th grade students test the specific heat of water against the specific heat of sand in this great science fair project.
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Specific Heat of Water vs. Specific Heat of Sand
Specific Heat of Water vs. Specific Heat of Sand
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Specific Heat of Water vs. Specific Heat of Sand
What heats up fasterâwater or soil? 5th grade students test the specific heat of water against the specific heat of sand in this great science fair project.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Rate of Evaporation
Rate of Evaporation
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Rate of Evaporation
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
The goal of this evaporation experiment is to learn about how different external conditions affect drying time.
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Rate of Evaporation
Rate of Evaporation
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Rate of Evaporation
The goal of this evaporation experiment is to learn about how different external conditions affect drying time.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Too Cold To Snow?
Too Cold To Snow?
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Too Cold To Snow?
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Science fair project that examines how winter storms form and the relationship between temperature, moisture and snow.
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Too Cold To Snow?
Too Cold To Snow?
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Too Cold To Snow?
Science fair project that examines how winter storms form and the relationship between temperature, moisture and snow.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Color and Heat Absorption
Color and Heat Absorption
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Color and Heat Absorption
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
The objective of this science fair project is to observe the differences in heat absorption for darker colors vs. lighter colors.
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Color and Heat Absorption
Color and Heat Absorption
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Color and Heat Absorption
The objective of this science fair project is to observe the differences in heat absorption for darker colors vs. lighter colors.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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The Effects of Temperature on Bounce
The Effects of Temperature on Bounce
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The Effects of Temperature on Bounce
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project idea determines if the temperature of rubber effects how high it bounces.
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The Effects of Temperature on Bounce
The Effects of Temperature on Bounce
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The Effects of Temperature on Bounce
This science fair project idea determines if the temperature of rubber effects how high it bounces.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Heat Conduction
Heat Conduction
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Heat Conduction
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Examine which metal conducts more heat by boiling water in 3 pans made of aluminum, copper, and stainless steel.
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Heat Conduction
Heat Conduction
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Heat Conduction
Examine which metal conducts more heat by boiling water in 3 pans made of aluminum, copper, and stainless steel.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Under What Conditions Do Potatoes Sprout The Fastest
Under What Conditions Do Potatoes Sprout The Fastest
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Under What Conditions Do Potatoes Sprout The Fastest
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Will potatoes spud or sprout faster in dry, dark, or cold conditions? Find out in this science fair project idea!
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Under What Conditions Do Potatoes Sprout The Fastest
Under What Conditions Do Potatoes Sprout The Fastest
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Under What Conditions Do Potatoes Sprout The Fastest
Will potatoes spud or sprout faster in dry, dark, or cold conditions? Find out in this science fair project idea!
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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How to Stop Soda From Exploding
How to Stop Soda From Exploding
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How to Stop Soda From Exploding
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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.
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How to Stop Soda From Exploding
How to Stop Soda From Exploding
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How to Stop Soda From Exploding
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.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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The Effects of Freezing on Plant Life
The Effects of Freezing on Plant Life
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The Effects of Freezing on Plant Life
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project idea investigates whether plants can survive being frozen.
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The Effects of Freezing on Plant Life
The Effects of Freezing on Plant Life
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The Effects of Freezing on Plant Life
This science fair project idea investigates whether plants can survive being frozen.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Growing Bacteria
Growing Bacteria
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Growing Bacteria
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Science fair project that examines how to grow bacteria in a controlled setting, using simple materials from around the home.
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Growing Bacteria
Growing Bacteria
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Growing Bacteria
Science fair project that examines how to grow bacteria in a controlled setting, using simple materials from around the home.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Get Cracking
Get Cracking
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Get Cracking
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Science fair project that determines whether cooling eggs helps them be peeled more easily. Compare the time it took to peel each egg.
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Get Cracking
Get Cracking
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Get Cracking
Science fair project that determines whether cooling eggs helps them be peeled more easily. Compare the time it took to peel each egg.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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A Thunderous Sound
A Thunderous Sound
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A Thunderous Sound
Second Grade
Physical Science
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?
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A Thunderous Sound
A Thunderous Sound
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A Thunderous Sound
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?
Second Grade
Physical Science
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Sink or Swim: Calculating Density of Fruits and Vegetables
Sink or Swim: Calculating Density of Fruits and Vegetables
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Sink or Swim: Calculating Density of Fruits and Vegetables
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Sink or swim? Calculate the density of various fruits and vegetables using water and a kitchen scale.
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Sink or Swim: Calculating Density of Fruits and Vegetables
Sink or Swim: Calculating Density of Fruits and Vegetables
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Sink or Swim: Calculating Density of Fruits and Vegetables
Sink or swim? Calculate the density of various fruits and vegetables using water and a kitchen scale.
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
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About 5th Grade Science Projects Resources

On Education.com, fifth-grade science projects provide hands-on learning experiences that explore physics, chemistry, ecosystems, and other natural sciences. These projects aim to foster curiosity, critical thinking, and scientific experimentation using everyday household items or resources that are safe and accessible for young learners.

This page features a variety of science project resources, including step-by-step guides, printable worksheets, and engaging activity ideas. These materials help students understand the scientific method, record observations, and analyze results, making learning both fun and educational.

Parents and teachers can use these resources to create classroom lessons, at-home experiments, or science fairs that make complex concepts accessible. Each activity encourages exploration while providing structured guidance to support student success and inspire a love of science.