3rd - 5th Grade Science Activities : Page 12

Check out this mind-blowing experiment in which a hard-boiled egg will fit through an impossibly small opening with the help of only a few matches!

This science fair project idea explores how the shape of a boat affects its density and how much weight it can float.

This science fair project will help students learn about non-vascular plants, such as mosses.

In this science and engineering activity, children will explore types of tunnels and their purposes and then design and build a tunnel of their own.

Looking for an enjoyable evening activity you can do with your kids? Study the stars: help them learn about constellations by making one of their own.

Did you ever add salt to pasta? Did it help cook the pasta faster? If not, find out in this science fair project idea.

This science fair project idea demonstrates that plants give off water.

Kids will create their own version of Richard Feynman's rubber band heat engine to learn about thermodynamics with this cool science fair project idea.

Get your hands on a concoction that breaks the rules about what's a solid and what's a liquid.

Did you even wonder why some rocks are round and smooth while others are broken up into small pieces?

In this classic Ivory soap experiment, kids learn what happens to different types of soap in the microwave, and why!

Science fair project idea examines validity of mood ring predictions. Analyze accuracy of results, consider the impact of temperature

Want to see a great example of Newton's first law? Kids will learn about basic physics with this fun, ballistic experiment.

This science fair project idea explores how much force is needed to move a lever at different distances from the fulcrum.

Science fair project which teaches you how to make your own homemade glue by combing curdled milk with baking soda.

Encourage a group of third graders to play this fun game of Whistle Hide-and-Seek as a warm-up to get them prepared for finding a "lost" camper.

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

Believe it or not, the common spud has enough electrochemical energy to power a small digital clock.

This science fair project idea investigates whether plants can survive being frozen.

The goal of this science fair project is to discover the science behind carbonated soft drinks and apply this knowledge to create a new one.

Learn about the role of Earth's rotation on the Coriolis Effect and hurricanes in this science project. Model the Coriolis Effect on a hurricane's direction.

This study evaluates if electronic devices commonly found in most households emit radiation, and if they do, how much?

Learn how to make a ping pong ball anemometerâa device used to measure wind speedâin this free science fair project idea.

In this science fair project, we'll use a liquid crystal thermometer to find out whether exercising makes a difference in people's temperature.

Kids discover what a homogeneous mixture is by adding sugar to distilled water and identify the various factors affecting solubility.

In this project students experiment with making music using only glasses of water.

In this game, players will learn interesting facts about animal adaption and practice them using a fun matching card game!

Your child will learn science and make a fun new malleable toy with this balloon sandbag science experiment.

Teach your child how butter is created by shaking up cream the old-fashioned way.

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.