Fifth Grade Science Fair Project Ideas
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5th grade
The Fungus Among Us
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The Fungus Among Us
The purpose of this science fair project is to demonstrate how yeast, a fungus, causes bread to rise.
5th grade
Science
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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.
3rd grade
Science
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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.
4th grade
Science
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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.
5th grade
Science
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Made In The Shade
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Made In The Shade
This science fair project idea deals with the qualities of shade on a sunny day.
5th grade
Science
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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.
5th grade
Science
Science Project
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.
5th grade
Science
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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?
5th grade
Science
Science Project
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!
5th grade
Science
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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.
Kindergarten
Science
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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.
1st grade
Science
Science Project
Radio Waves, It's In The Air: Build A Basic Radio
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Radio Waves, It's In The Air: Build A Basic Radio
The purpose of this science fair project is to build a basic radio.
5th grade
Science
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The Answer is Blowing in the Wind
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The Answer is Blowing in the Wind
Wind is an important source of renewable, green energy. The purpose of this science fair project is to build and operate a windmill generator.
5th grade
Science
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Nine: The Biggest Little Number
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Nine: The Biggest Little Number
Learn about the power of exponents. The objective of this science fair project is to explore and understand how exponents are used.
5th grade
Science
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Microscopic Life is Everywhere
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Microscopic Life is Everywhere
Protozoa and ciliate and amoeba, oh my! The objective of this science fair project is for students to use a microscope and identify microscopic life.
5th grade
Science
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Outer Space In My Yard
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Outer Space In My Yard
Collect meteorite dust with a magnet in your very own backyard! The objective of this science fair project is to gather meteorite dust to study outer space.
3rd grade
Science
Science Project
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.
5th grade
Science
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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.
4th grade
Science
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Off All the Nerve
Science Project
Off All the Nerve
This science fair project idea discovers which parts of the body are more sensitive to touch than other parts of the body.
5th grade
Science
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Preserving Foods
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Preserving Foods
This science fair project idea determines the most effective method of preserving food.
4th grade
Science
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Conductor or Insulator
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Conductor or Insulator
This science fair project idea determines what household items are good conductors of electricity.
3rd grade
Science
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Growing Dried Beans
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Growing Dried Beans
This science fair project idea explores whether the process used to dry the beans we eat for food renders them unviable.
3rd grade
Science
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Goldfish Behavior
Science Project
Goldfish Behavior
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.
4th grade
Science
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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.
4th grade
Science
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How Does Sound Travel?
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How Does Sound Travel?
The objective of this science fair project idea is to determine if sound travels best through the air, water or a solid.
4th grade
Science
Science Project
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.