5th and 6th Grade Science Resources : Page 16

This science fair project idea explores whether the process used to dry the beans we eat for food renders them unviable.

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

This science fair project idea explores whether there is a connection to the color a person wears and the way their emotional state is perceived by others.

Did you ever add salt to pasta? Did it help cook the pasta faster? If not, find out in this science fair project idea.

Explore the craters, maria, and highlands on the surface of the Moon! In this fun science project you'll create a 3-D model of the moon using paper mache.

Science fair project which will teach you more about the foods that you eat, and learn which ones are healthier choices.

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

Using simple materials found around your home, you can reinforce the static electricity concept by helping your child build a simple device with zapping power!

Learn about the effect of artificial light on plant growth versus natural sunlight and delve into some biology and botany concepts in this science project.

Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

The objective of this science fair project is to experiment with balancing everyday objects and observing the the effects of gravity on materials.

Science fair project which determines whether a person's taste in music is dictated by the key that the song is written in.

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!

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

This experiment uses a yeast solution, liquid detergent, and hydrogen peroxide to produce an exciting reaction like no other!

This science fair project idea explores whether mint, known for its âcooling sensationâ really does lower temperatures.

This science fair project idea determines the probability of a coin landing heads or tails.

Kids will create their own version of Richard Feynman's rubber band heat engine to learn about thermodynamics with this cool science fair project idea.

Here's a fun at-home activity that will help your child strengthen math skills using high and low temperature data, and become a master temperature tracker!

For a fun family activity to introduce your child to genetics, have your child go on a search for dominant and recessive family genes!

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

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.