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Does Ultraviolet (UV) Light Pass through Some Colors More than Others?
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Does Ultraviolet (UV) Light Pass through Some Colors More than Others?
The purpose of this science fair project is to explore whether UV light passes through some colors and not others by looking at blue, red, purple, and clear.
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Plane Mirror Reflection Experiment
Plane Mirror Reflection Experiment
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Plane Mirror Reflection Experiment
In this cool physics experiment, use double plane mirrors at various angles to learn about light reflection. Then, see if you can solve a puzzling problem!
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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.
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Caffeine and Heart Rate: What Is the Effect of Caffeine on Heart Rate?
Caffeine and Heart Rate: What Is the Effect of Caffeine on Heart Rate?
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Caffeine and Heart Rate: What Is the Effect of Caffeine on Heart Rate?
Is there a relationship between caffeine and heart rate? Students will determine the effect of caffeine on heart rate in this fun science fair project.
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Salinity and Hatching Brine Shrimp Eggs
Salinity and Hatching Brine Shrimp Eggs
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Salinity and Hatching Brine Shrimp Eggs
Brine shrimp usually live in saltwater. Investigate how salt concentration (salinity) affects the rate at which brine shrimp eggs hatch.
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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.
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Does Electricity Move Better through Thick Wires or Thin Ones?
Does Electricity Move Better through Thick Wires or Thin Ones?
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Does Electricity Move Better through Thick Wires or Thin Ones?
Does electricity move better through thick wires or thin ones? kids will conduct this classic electricity experiment for this science fair project.
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Surface Features of the Moon Model
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Surface Features of the Moon Model
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.
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Air Density, Convection, and the Movement of Air Molecules
Air Density, Convection, and the Movement of Air Molecules
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Air Density, Convection, and the Movement of Air Molecules
In this science fair project, we learn how air molecules move as a result of density, convection, and air currents.
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Heat Convection in Liquids
Heat Convection in Liquids
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Heat Convection in Liquids
In this science experiment, observe convection currents forming and learn about how heat energy moves in liquids from hot to cooler areas through convection.
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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.
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Total Alkalinity and pH of Personal Care Products
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Total Alkalinity and pH of Personal Care Products
Total alkalinity and pH personal care products are controlled to prevent skin irritation. Learn more about basic and acidic substances in this science project.
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Balloon Rocket Experiment
Balloon Rocket Experiment
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Balloon Rocket Experiment
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?
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Tensile Strength Test
Tensile Strength Test
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Tensile Strength Test
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!
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Doing Forensics with Paper Chromatography!
Doing Forensics with Paper Chromatography!
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Doing Forensics with Paper Chromatography!
This science fair project uses paper chromatography to investigate whether black, brown, orange, and purple are pure colors or mixtures of other colors.
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Mirrors and Reflection of Light
Mirrors and Reflection of Light
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Mirrors and Reflection of Light
This science fair project demonstrates the principles of reflection through simple experiments involving mirrors and light.
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Unpuckering the Persimmon
Unpuckering the Persimmon
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Unpuckering the Persimmon
This science fair project teaches you about what makes persimmons so tart and how astringency can be removed by studying the effect of tannins on fruit.
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Most Popular Soda
Most Popular Soda
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Most Popular Soda
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.
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Deer Behavior
Deer Behavior
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Deer Behavior
This science project challenges students to study deer behavior in their natural habitat- the feeding patterns, social behaviors, male to female ratio, etc.
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Trubbles With Bubbles
Trubbles With Bubbles
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Trubbles With Bubbles
This science fair project idea identifies the properties of soap bubbles and invents a new or improved bubble solution.
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Can Dog Drool Kill Germs?
Can Dog Drool Kill Germs?
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Can Dog Drool Kill Germs?
This science experiment tests if dog saliva can really help heal wounds.
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Why Do Greens Turn Brown?
Why Do Greens Turn Brown?
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Why Do Greens Turn Brown?
This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.
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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.
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How Good is Your Sense of Smell?
How Good is Your Sense of Smell?
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How Good is Your Sense of Smell?
This science fair project idea determines if family members can recognize one another using only the sense of smell.
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Blindfolded Taste Test
Blindfolded Taste Test
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Blindfolded Taste Test
This science fair project has kids conduct a blindfolded taste test to determine how smell influences our ability to taste foods.
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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.