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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?
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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.
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Changing the Pitch of Sound
Changing the Pitch of Sound
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Changing the Pitch of Sound
This science fair project idea produces varying pitches of sound.
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Talking to Plants
Talking to Plants
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Talking to Plants
This science fair project idea explores whether talking to a plant will help it grow.
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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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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?
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High Frequency Hearing Test
High Frequency Hearing Test
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High Frequency Hearing Test
Little scientists will make inferences about hearing loss, pitch, and frequency in this great science fair idea that puts the human ear to the test.
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Creating Sound Through Vibrations
Creating Sound Through Vibrations
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Creating Sound Through Vibrations
This science fair project idea produces sounds by creating vibrations using different objects.
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Speaking Under Water
Speaking Under Water
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Speaking Under Water
Using an empty tennis ball can and a swimming pool, you will determine if it's possible to have a conversation under water.
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A Glass Symphony
A Glass Symphony
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A Glass Symphony
Discover whether different amounts of water added into a wine glass will produce a different pitch when their fingers are rubbed along the rim.
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How Does Sound Travel?
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.
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Traveling Tsunamis
Traveling Tsunamis
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Traveling Tsunamis
This science fair project examines how tsunamis travel by simulating a tsunami moving around an island. You will generate a pretend tsunami in a swimming pool.
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How to Create a Visual Doppler
How to Create a Visual Doppler
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How to Create a Visual Doppler
This science fair project creates a visual model of whatâs happening to sound waves as a car approaches and then leaves.
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Radio Waves, It's In The Air: Build A Basic Radio
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.
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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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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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Strong Bridges
Strong Bridges
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Strong Bridges
This science fair project idea builds models of various types of bridges and then determines which bridge design is the strongest.
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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.
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Testing the Solubility of Common Liquid Solvents
Testing the Solubility of Common Liquid Solvents
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Testing the Solubility of Common Liquid Solvents
In this fun science fair project idea learn about universal solvents and solutes and find out the solubility of several common liquid substances.
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Plant Phototropism Experiment
Plant Phototropism Experiment
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Plant Phototropism Experiment
What are the effects of colored light on plant growth? Explore plant behavior in this cool botany science fair project and learn about phototropism!
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Homemade Vacuum Chamber
Homemade Vacuum Chamber
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Homemade Vacuum Chamber
Science fair project which teaches you about the principles of physics within a vacuum by creating a vacuum chamber.
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Building Up the Fizz in Soda
Building Up the Fizz in Soda
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Building Up the Fizz in Soda
Examine the effect of pressure on carbonation in soda.
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Water Purification Experiment: Removing Chlorine From Water
Water Purification Experiment: Removing Chlorine From Water
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Water Purification Experiment: Removing Chlorine From Water
Chlorine and chloramine are added to our tap water to kill harmful microorganisms. What is the best way to filter these disinfectants in your drinking water?
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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.
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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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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.