4th and 5th Grade Science Activities : Page 5

Learn with makes water molecules work with this fun and easy science activity!

Some fossils have been been preserved for billions of years! Help your kid understand how fossils are created and preserved with this crafty project.

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!

Learn how to make a hygrometer to measure relative humidity in this project. Make a sling psychrometer hygrometer with gauze, thermometers, and a bottle.

Introduce your child to the world of motion and physics with a bit of marble play inspired by Sir Isaac Newton!

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

This simple "how to make a water wheel" activity makes physics come alive for your child by demonstrating how different kinds of energy work.

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?

In this science fair project, students focus sunlight with a magnifying glass and trap shorter waves to melt ice.

Use simple items to create a kindergarten "grow box" that lets a kid see just how salad plants send down their roots and grow underground.

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

Help your kindergarten science maven explore the water cycle without getting everything wet.

This science fair project idea examines the reason boats are shaped and engineered.

Create a DIY Electromagnet! Using a 9v battery to create an electrical field around a nail, students explore electromagnetism in this cool science project idea.

This science fair project idea demonstrates that light travels in straight lines and experiments with reflecting light.

There are hundreds of properties in rocks which you can describe, so get your geology goggles on and get ready to rock your child's science skills.

This science fair project idea explores which fruit molds the fastest.

Children combine an acid and an alkaline substance to simulate a volcano eruption in this fun experiment.

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!

This science fair project idea researches the different layers of the atmosphere and creates a visual representation of the atmospheric layers.

These flying potato poppers make a cool sound, create a celebratory mood, and they can teach your child about the power of air pressure.

This science fair project idea investigates how color affects temperature.

Help your child plant a "tea garden": a garden made of herbs for making teas.

How sensitive is your skin? Here's a fourth grade science experiment that lets your child figure it out.

In this open-ended activity, students will be given a small quantity of three types of materials and asked to design a prototype for “something that will improve the school.”

Use chemical analysis to identify a variety of mystery powders that look the same but actually have very different properties.

This science project challenges students to study deer behavior in their natural habitat- the feeding patterns, social behaviors, male to female ratio, etc.

Will potatoes spud or sprout faster in dry, dark, or cold conditions? Find out in this science fair project idea!

Is there a relationship between caffeine and heart rate? Students will determine the effect of caffeine on heart rate in this fun science fair project.

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