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Fifth Grade Science Fair Project Ideas

Education.com's 5th grade science projects enable kids to apply everything they've learned over the course of their elementary school careers in order to discover some pretty cool and new things about the world around them. In addition to setting up more sophisticated experimental procedures, 5th graders can analyze their results using more sophisticated math, and may begin to acquire an appreciation for large sample sizes and their ability to produce more reliable averages. Browse our rich collection of 5th grade science fair projects by clicking the boxes to the left to filter your results by scientific subtopic to find fantastic 5th grade science fair projects or enlightening 5th grade science experiments for your young scientist.

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Fruit Battery
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Fruit Battery
Construct batteries that make electricity from fruits with this fun science fair project.
5th grade
Science
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Reservoir Capacity of Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rocks
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Reservoir Capacity of Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rocks
Determine which kind of rock (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic) has the greatest reservoir capacity, which is the ability to hold the most oil and natural gas.
5th grade
Science
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Making Sugar Crystals
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Making Sugar Crystals
Kids will love making sugar crystals in this sugar crystal science fair project which teaches important chemistry concepts like saturation and solubility.
5th grade
Science
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Diaper Dissection
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Diaper Dissection
The project examines absorbent polymers absorbency in disposable diapers and their unique ecological problem to the environment.
4th grade
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Exploring the Rate of Plant Growth in Crystals vs. Soil
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Exploring the Rate of Plant Growth in Crystals vs. Soil
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.
5th grade
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Soda and Teeth
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Soda and Teeth
The project investigates which soft drink is worse for your teeth by observing the affect of soft drink on limestone.
5th grade
Science
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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.
5th grade
Science
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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.
5th grade
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Mnemonics
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Mnemonics
In this project, a mnemonic is used to test how it increases memory.
5th grade
Social studies
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Childproof or Not?
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Childproof or Not?
In this project, different childproof containers are tested to see how childproof they really are.
5th grade
Social studies
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Why do Ants Like Sugar vs. Artificial Sweeteners?
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Why do Ants Like Sugar vs. Artificial Sweeteners?
Why do ants like sugar? Do ants like artificial sweeteners too? Kids find out with this great inquiry-based science fair project.
5th grade
Science
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Dig This: Biodegradation
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Dig This: Biodegradation
How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.
5th grade
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Iron Or What?
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Iron Or What?
In this project, a magnet is used to collect iron from breakfast cereals.
5th grade
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Put Out the Fire!
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Put Out the Fire!
In this science project, baking powder and vinegar are used to simulate the action of a fire extinguisher.
5th grade
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Where Did All the Wild Things Go?
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Where Did All the Wild Things Go?
This project uses science and art to help students learn and teach others about Earth's endangered and extinct species.
5th grade
Science
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Giant Plants! Do Plants Need Commercial Food?
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Giant Plants! Do Plants Need Commercial Food?
This science project teaches students about organic farming and the benefits and disadvantages of commercial plant food.
5th grade
Science
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Arch Magic: The Unbreakable Egg
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Arch Magic: The Unbreakable Egg
This science fair project demonstrates the magic of arches by challenging students to stack telephone books on top of eggs without breaking them.
4th grade
Science
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One-Man Drinking Glass Band
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One-Man Drinking Glass Band
In this project, waves of vibrations are experimented with using water in glasses.
3rd grade
Science
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The Mozart Effect
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The Mozart Effect
This science project encourages students to investigate the Mozart Effect, the idea that classical music promotes learning.
5th grade
Social studies
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The Psychology of Feeling Watched
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The Psychology of Feeling Watched
This science fair project teaches kids experimental design and how to test if subjects can really sense if they are being watched.
5th grade
Social studies
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Creatures That Bug Us
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Creatures That Bug Us
There are many benefits to bugs and insects. This science project shows how cockroaches, termites, and other critters benefit our planet.
2nd grade
Science
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My Black Shirt Is A Heater!
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My Black Shirt Is A Heater!
This science fair project idea researches how your choice of clothing affect how hot or cool you feel during the day.
3rd grade
Science
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Does Age Affect Memory?
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Does Age Affect Memory?
In this fun project, use a memory game to test various age groups and determine whether aging directly affects short-term memory loss.
5th grade
Social studies
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Mapping the Energy Use of My Classroom
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Mapping the Energy Use of My Classroom
This science fair project enhances the understanding and awareness of energy use and explores the concept of energy efficient.
1st grade
Science
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How Long Will Your Trash Bag Live?
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How Long Will Your Trash Bag Live?
This science fair project idea researches the definition of ‘biodegradable’ and explores this in a real-life setting.
4th grade
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