5th - 7th Grade Science Activities : Page 9

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.

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

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

Kids will discover the meat science behind the meat they eat, and find out how to use safe chemistry to make meat more tender.

Science fair project that examines the behavior of water and gravel in creek beds and the formation of sedimentary rocks.

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 science fair project idea explores whether white light can be separated into different colors.

This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!

In this fun experiment, learn about brand awareness and the influence of media on children by testing logo recognition in different age groups.

This science fair project idea investigates how a bottom keel helps keep a boat from rocking back and forth.

In this science experiment, your child will test the strength of hollow structures in order to understand how strong bird bones really are.

Want to help make studying the nervous system a little more fun? This thinking cap is a great way to learn external human brain anatomy.

Science fair project which evaluates different athletic shoes in order to find out whether any of them affect a person's ability to run.

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