4th - 6th Grade Science Activities : Page 10

In this experiment we will be determining whether birds prefer certain colors of seed.

Science fair project in which you will attempt to throw a ball the greatest horizontal distance possible by using different angles.

The goal of this science fair project is to demonstrate different ways to generate static electricity and record its effects.

Wondering how we know that air is there? Here's a quick and easy experiment that proves that air may be thin, but it's not too wimpy to block your shot!

Help your child create a working lung model that fills with air just like the lungs inside of his own chest when he breathes.

In this plant habitats activity, children play the role of an ecologist and take surveys of different areas to discover the best habitat for dandelions.

Give your budding young observers a chance to discover simple machines at use in their own home.

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

This science fair project focuses on the use of the enzyme amylase found in human saliva to break down starch into sugar.

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

This science fair project idea examines whether the colors of the spectrum respond differently in the thermal aspect when radiated by the sun.

This project explores ways to prevent static electrical shocks.

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

Try hammering some plants with your kids to teach them a valuable lesson in flower science while making beautiful artwork in the process!

In this exciting design challenge, your child will use design thinking skills to create a mixture that can inflate a balloon.

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.

Test out the pH levels of soil in your backyard versus soil in more wild environments to solve this science case.

How does distance affect the spreading of light? Kids see diffraction and the inverse square law of light in action with this great science fair project idea.

What's the difference between a microwave and an oven? Use mashed potatoes to explore which kitchen appliance does a better job at keeping food warm.

How good are humans at sound localization? Kids can try this cool science fair project idea to see how good their friends are at judging sound direction.

Discover whether the â5-second ruleâ is effective at determining whether food is still safe to eat after being dropped on the ground.

Experiment about connection of senses of taste and smell. Using blindfold and noseplugs, administer blind taste test. Analyze results and organize data.

Test whether plants can grow without sunlight and water.

This science fair project idea examines whether plants are still able to grow normally if they are turned upside-down.

This project determines what category of person is most likely to be ticklish.

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

Science fair project that examines how to grow bacteria in a controlled setting, using simple materials from around the home.

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!

Explore how sound waves are reflected and absorbed by producing echoes. Analyze which locations produce echoes.

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