5th and 6th Grade Science Activities : Page 11

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

April showers may bring May flowers, but your child can preserve the beauty of spring's bounty all year long with this simple craft project!

This project examines what types of objects burn and which burn faster and cleaner.

This science fair project teaches kids experimental design and how to test if subjects can really sense if they are being watched.

What are the benefits of good posture? Kids will learn about the cognitive effects of good posture through conducting and observing a controlled experiment.

This science fair project idea investigates the difference in reaction times between boys and girls.

Science fair project that determines whether landscaping fabric impacts the ability of plants to receive water.

Science fair project which uses coins flips to visually demonstrate the probability of an event and how to express it.

This science fair project idea attempts to train a worm to complete a simple maze in order to find out if worms can learn and remember.

In this activity, children will work on their mathematics and engineering skills as they attempt to recreate the Eiffel Tower out of building blocks!

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

This science fair project idea investigates how the height at which a pendulum is released affects the length of time it continues.

Show your fifth grade scientist how to create a siphon using two buckets, plastic tubing, and water. Watch her astonishment as the water travels uphill!

Kids will learn about insulation, heat conduction, and the economic benefits of energy efficient windows in this cool science fair project.

This science fair project idea produces varying pitches of sound.

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

Learn how to make marbleized paper with simple everyday ingredients in this fun activity! Your child will learn about oil and water while doing this project.

This fun science fair project idea helps students learn how acid rains are formed and explore how acid rain damages the environment.

Discover which fabrics shrink the most in the wash and why.

Invite your fifth grader to test the different rates of liquid absorption in synthetic and cotton materials, such as nylon and cotton.

This experiment explores whether reading text on a computer screen or type on paper leads to better retention of the information read.

Does your middle school teenager have good reflexes? Gauge his reaction time in this science and math activity that requires only a yardstick and a friend.

Science fair project that teaches you about chemical indicators and how to make your own in order to identify various mystery solutions.

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

By using static electricity generated from their body, a child can cause a small fluorescent lamp bulb to light up!

It's food. It's Thanksgiving tradition. And guess what: Cranberry Sauce is also science! Try our simple recipe/experiment.

In this activity, your kid will watch coal turn into crystals right before her very eyes, and learn some science along the way!

This science fair project idea explores how far the âdanger zoneâ is from different types of caution signs.

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.

Check out this science project idea to compare organic produce to non-organic produce and how preservatives in food extend the shelf life of goods.