4th and 5th Grade Science Activities : Page 8

examine how passive solar heating works, measure temperature in a parked car on a sunny day. ways to use passive solar heating as an alternative, energy

Science fair project that examines how winter storms form and the relationship between temperature, moisture and snow.

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 studies which brand of wintergreen candy produces the most sparks in the dark.

How would you dry your wet clothes if your dryer didn't work? Find out with this fun experiment!

In this experiment, students find out what happens when a less-dense fluid interacts with a denser one, replicating the effect of cooler solid rock on magma.

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the basic principles of air pressure using simple materials like a balloon, straw and string.

Have your kid determine if a goldfish can be conditioned to expect food the same way Pavlov's dogs did with this fascinating science fair project.

The objective of this science fair project is to study the photosynthesis process and demonstrate the important role that leaves play in the process.

Science isn't ho hum anymore when it involves building catapults to teach your fifth grader about projectile motion.

Do different types of oil mix or stack? Find out in this science fair project idea!

What is it about a Slinky that causes it to walk down the steps? This simple experiment is a perfect illustration of both gravity and momentum.

How well can people recall what they have observed. Test your knowledge in this fun experiment.

Kids make a paperclip perform an act of magnetic levitation and test how effective various materials are at magnetic shielding in this science fair project.

Kids get step-by-step instructions for how to make a rubber band car and explore the physics of potential energy with this fun engineering science fair project.

Discover that the absorbency of fabrics depend largely on the shape and structure of the individual fibers that make up the fabric.

Teach your child how to make an all-natural, yellow-brown dye, using just walnut shells and water. This deep dye can be used on textiles, art, and wood.

Science fair project which measures whether tsunamis are more destructive when they are caused by an earthquake or by a meteor.

Does electricity move better through thick wires or thin ones? kids will conduct this classic electricity experiment for this science fair project.

This project explores whether nails, toothpicks, straws, or pen nibs are best for applying ink to paper.

Ever wondered how a plant drinks water? This science project will teach you how and help you create a beautiful floral display!

Kids conduct a cool balloon rocket experiment in this fun science fair project idea. Does a greater volume of air mean a greater distance traveled?

This science fair project explains the process of how the lungs expand and contract with the help of the diaphragm.

Help your fifth grader trace your family's roots and interview all the living mothers to create a makeshift, 3-D family tree!

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.

In this science experiment, your child will test the strength of hollow structures in order to understand how strong bird bones really are.

In this science fair project, apply the principles of leverage and force by building six simple machines designed to set weights in motion.

This basketball project explores the best way to make the perfect shot every time.

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

Examine the effect of pressure on carbonation in soda.