2nd - 5th Grade Science Projects Resources : Page 17

Cleaning can be a chore, but not with this sudsy experiment!

Science fair project that compares the biodiversity of fungi in different ecosystems by identifying species of fungi.

This science fair project idea discovers whether there are some objects that do not fall at a constant rate.

What is persistence of vision? With this hands-on science fair project idea, students will demonstrate this cool and dramatic phenomenon in their own classroom.

Wonder why bugs always fly around your lights at night? This experiment determines whether insects are attracted to the heat or the light.

This project uses science and art to help students learn and teach others about Earth's endangered and extinct species.

Ant behavior is closely related to light intensity. This free science fair project idea examines how fast ants dig when they are exposed to to light and dark.

Science fair project which measures the shadow cast by a meter stick at various times in order to predict the circumference of the earth.

In this science fair project you will make a model of a cell membrane using very simple material.

Check out this cool science fair project idea that models the behavior of the cold desert plants: xerophytes and halophytes.

This science fair project idea investigates if fats add to the flavor of food.

Prove that the Earth is not flat. The objective of this science fair project is to measure the angle of the sun and calculate the circumference of the Earth.

This science fair project idea explores how length affects the weight a bridge can hold.

Get down to the rubber with this science project that tests the effectiveness of different types of erasers.

This science fair project idea investigates how the shape of an object affects drag.

This science fair project idea investigates how optical distances change the apparent size of an object as seen through a magnifying lens.

Marshmallows are made of sugar, water, and air pockets. Since the marshmallow is flexible, will air pressure cause it to expand when heated in a microwave?

Science fair project in which you will start a fire from scratch without using matches or a lighter.

What is biodiversity? Kids will study different areas of their backyards to see which is the most diverse to learn about biodiversity and random sampling.

Set off an a science adventure as you prepare a row of bee homes for your new visitors.

This science project teaches students to classify different shapes of leaves.

Science fair project that identifies the differences between soils from different environments and attempts to figure out why those differences exist.

Science fair project that compares the ecology of different soil samples by identifying which sample has the most invertebrates living in it.

The objective of this science fair project is to experiment with balancing everyday objects and observing the the effects of gravity on materials.

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

In this science fair projects, students will grow out the bacteria that collect on air conditioner filters.

This science fair project compares the allelopathic affects of juglone, a chemical agent produced by the Black Walnut tree, on two plants.

Have you ever wondered how many numbers most people can memorize? Test your friends to find out!

This science project challenges students to learn about and classify weeds and discover new practical uses for weeds.

In this experiment, your child will create two compost bins and see if he can determine what attracts fruit flies.