Summer
Guided LessonsLearning ResourcesTeaching Tools

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.
Filters
Search
Grade
Kindergarten
Elementary School
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
Middle School
High School
Subject
Physical Science
Earth & Space Science
Life Science
Applied Science
Behavioral/Health Science
Science Fair Project Ideas
367 Results
Sort by:
In this science fair project, kids start a chemical reaction that will make a balloon inflate itself!
Self-Inflating Balloons
This science fair project idea determines if family members can recognize one another using only the sense of smell.
How Good is Your Sense of Smell?
Brine shrimp usually live in saltwater. Investigate how salt concentration (salinity) affects the rate at which brine shrimp eggs hatch.
Salinity and Hatching Brine Shrimp Eggs
In this popcorn experiment, students can explore how two things made out of the same material can have very different appearances and densities.
Popcorn Pumice: Exploring Different Rock Densities
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!
Plane Mirror Reflection Experiment
Does electricity move better through thick wires or thin ones? kids will conduct this classic electricity experiment for this science fair project.
Does Electricity Move Better through Thick Wires or Thin Ones?
In this microwave plant experiment, find out whether microwave radiation will affect radish seed germination. Will it help or hinder the plants' growth?
Microwave Plant Experiment: Radish Seed Germination
What animals are most popular? This project affords practice in data-collection, record-keeping and data-analysis through the investigation of this question.
What Animals are Most Popular? A Data Analysis Project
This science experiment tests if dog saliva can really help heal wounds.
Can Dog Drool Kill Germs?
How good are humans at sound localization? Kids can try this cool science fair project idea to see how good their friends are at judging sound direction.
Sound Localization: Judging Sound Direction
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!
Tensile Strength Test
This science fair project idea researches the definition of ‘biodegradable’ and explores this in a real-life setting.
How Long Will Your Trash Bag Live?
This science project uses Mohsâ Hardness Test to show kids how to compare the hardness of different types of minerals.
The Mohs Test: How to Compare the Hardness of Minerals
What is condensation? Little mad scientists will learn about condensation, states of matter, and air pressure by conducting this cool science experiment.
What is Condensation?
This project uses science and art to help students learn and teach others about Earth's endangered and extinct species.
Where Did All the Wild Things Go?
Check out this fun and easy science fair project idea on germination of a seed and learn to identify exterior and interior parts of a bean seed.
Parts of a Bean Seed
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.

How likely are you to recommend Education.com to your friends and colleagues?

Not at all likely
Extremely likely