1st - 6th Grade Science Projects Resources : Page 6

Science fair project which determines whether the size or the thickness of a piece of paper has an effect on how many times it can be folded in half.

How does a kazoo, the strings of a guitar, or the speaker of a radio make sound? The purpose of this science fair project is to show how vibration makes sound.

The objective of this science fair project is to observe the differences in heat absorption for darker colors vs. lighter colors.

Demonstrate the properties of pressure and surface tension to explain how water can stay inside an upside down glass using cardboard.

In this cool engineering science fair project, kids learn how to build Hero's engine: an enlightening example of Newton's third law.

Science fair project which compares the rate of temperature change and the maximum temperature as a result of the angle of light radiation.

Science fair project examining barometric pressure, and how it can be used to predict the weather. How does atmospheric pressures relate to weather conditions?

Kids learn about examples of mechanical weathering and conduct an experiment with seeds and plaster in this cool geology science fair project idea.

Plants and light seem to be good buddies, but how far does the friendship really go?

This science fair idea examines hydrogel superabsorbent polymer crystals. They can absorb 500 times their weight in water. Can they absorb other liquids too?

This light bulb science project includes step-by-step instructions for testing the heat from different light bulbs.

You've heard all about oil spills, but can they really be that bad? After all, vegetable oil is in almost every yummy baking good from cookies to brownies.

This science fair project idea determines the most effective method of preserving food.

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!

This science experiment tests why guacamole goes brown and if leaving the pit in will stop guacamole from turning brown.

Examine whether distilled water, spring water, or regular tap water yield faster plant growth.

Using a toy race car kids create a visual model of the Doppler Effect.

In this project, you'll build a model of the earth, complete with all seven continents and four major oceans.

How powerful is the reaction between baking soda and vinegar? Find out here!

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

This science fair project focuses on the use of a conductivity device that will determine if a substance dissolved in water can or cannot conduct electricity.

This science fair project idea produces varying pitches of sound.

This experiment challenges students to forecast the weather based on the surrounding areas' weather.

Would it hurt to skip brushing your teeth just this once? Let's find out by seeing which foods produce the most mouth bacteria.

Have you ever noticed the ridges on a dog's nose? In this project, we take several dogs' nose prints and discover just how unique they are!

In this science fair project, students learn how pressure can make the minerals in a rock line up in the same direction and form bands and foliation.

In this cool science experiment, learn about magnetism and poles, and test magnet strength to find out if two magnets are twice as strong as one.

In this experiment you will replicate the mummification process by making a hot dog mummy.

Science fair project that examines condensation and the conditions needed in order for dew to form.

How does smell affect taste? Ready your taste buds--in this project, you'll gather some test subjects and do a taste test to see how much smell affects taste.