5th - 7th Grade Science Activities : Page 15

Watch pre-packaged seeds and seeds taken from inside fruits and vegetables grow. Which ones will grow faster? Read more in this science fair project idea.

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

In this science fair project, students will try to discover if test subjects can detect the presence of Monosodium Glutumate (MSG) in food.

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

Does dough rise faster with unbleached or bleached flour? Investigate in this science fair project idea.

This science fair project examines how seeds hitchhike on animals and clothing.

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

This science project teaches students about organic farming and the benefits and disadvantages of commercial plant food.

Dive into the world of cooking oil and smoke points to discover just how fast some oils start smoking.

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

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 science fair project idea explores whether boiling and freezing water will have an effect on how much it weighs.

Here is a nifty science experiment using Epsom salts to make "frost" appear on a piece of glass.

Explore if planting seeds in a certain direction will affect how fast it germinates.

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

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.

Learn about Ikebana, or the Japanese art of flower arranging, with your child while artfully arranging spring flowers!

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 determines whether tapping a pomegranate with a spoon helps it release its seeds.

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 explores whether it is easier to balance on a narrow ledge or on a rope.

What can you do with hair after its cut? This science project teaches you practical uses for human hair.

In this activity your child will make a coiling snake out of simple household materials, and also find out why they coil.

This tricky building block challenge asks your learner to think creatively. They will work on their divergent thinking skills as they try to fill up an index card perfectly with building bricks.

This science fair project idea examines the distance a person travels on an average day and to relate that to an understanding of the size of the Earth.

Find out whether cast iron or regular teflon pans heat up faster and also retain their heat longer.

Help your young scientist celebrate the wonders of the night sky in the comfort of your own home.

Kids conduct a simple birdseed experiment to figure out what kinds of birds live nearby in this fun science activity.

Boys might wrinkle their noses at the thought of gardening, but we guarantee they'll like this activity! Make a recycled terrarium full of bug-eating plants.