5th and 6th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Activities : Page 10

In this science fair project, students examine under what conditions individual plants release seeds and how far the seeds are released.

Which music genres have the fastest tempos? The slowest? This experiment determines if there's a relationship between beats per minute in a song and its genre.

This science fair project examines how tsunamis travel by simulating a tsunami moving around an island. You will generate a pretend tsunami in a swimming pool.

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

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.

The objective of this science fair project is to set up a compost bin to convert food scraps and organic waste.

This science project allows students to study the psychology of happiness.

The objective of this science fair project is to analyze the effects of salinity and temperature on water.

Does skin thickness really decrease fruit spoilage? Find out in this science fair project idea!

This science fair project idea studies which kind of rock (sedimentary, igneous, or metamorphic) is most damaged by frozen water.

Science fair project that examines how temperature affects density and how density in turn affects the behavior of helium gas.

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

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.

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

Construct and experiment with a periscope using reflected light rays to gather an image.

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

This science fair project idea examines whether boys and girls differ in reflexes.

Soil is made up of different layers. How far down do you need to dig to find the soil horizon, or the place where bits of leaves and branches become soil?

Magnets vary in strength. Have your young scientist figure out which kind of magnet is the strongest when you have him conduct this attractive experiment.

Is horse manure a possible energy source in a crisis? Use calorimetry to find out how much energy horse manure can produce in this science fair project.

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

In this science fair project, students learn how pressure can make the minerals in a rock line up in the same direction and form bands and foliation.

Protozoa and ciliate and amoeba, oh my! The objective of this science fair project is for students to use a microscope and identify microscopic life.

This science fair project investigates why the number of visible stars changes from place to place.

This science fair project examines which fruits and/or vegetables will ripen prematurely when placed with ripe apples.

Find out which kind of bubble wrap fares best when put in impact.

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

Total alkalinity and pH personal care products are controlled to prevent skin irritation. Learn more about basic and acidic substances in this science project.

Construct batteries that make electricity from fruits with this fun science fair project.

This science fair project idea explores whether a sundial is as accurate as an atomic clock when telling time.