5th and 6th Grade Science Projects Resources : Page 10

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.

This experiment has students record rat behavior to learn about the benefits of rats and research rat myths throughout history.

In this experiment, students will discover how heat and pressure turn clay into slate, phyllite, and finally schist.

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

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

Science fair project that compares the biodiversity of fungi in different ecosystems by identifying species of fungi.

This science fair project idea discovers whether there are some objects that do not fall at a constant rate.

Wonder why bugs always fly around your lights at night? This experiment determines whether insects are attracted to the heat or the light.

This project uses science and art to help students learn and teach others about Earth's endangered and extinct species.

Ant behavior is closely related to light intensity. This free science fair project idea examines how fast ants dig when they are exposed to to light and dark.

Science fair project which measures the shadow cast by a meter stick at various times in order to predict the circumference of the earth.

Prove that the Earth is not flat. The objective of this science fair project is to measure the angle of the sun and calculate the circumference of the Earth.

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

Science fair project in which you will start a fire from scratch without using matches or a lighter.

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.

Science fair project that compares the ecology of different soil samples by identifying which sample has the most invertebrates living in it.

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

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

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

This project investigates the affect of storage temperature on microwave popcorn.

Science fair project which examines the relationship between frequency of spider web vibration and spider's response time.

This science fair project idea examines how well individuals can remember a story they were told and how accurately they pass that story along.

This science fair project idea measures the growth of bread dough and finds out how long it takes for the dough to stop rising.