5th Grade Science Activities : Page 6

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

Examine the effect of pressure on carbonation in soda.

This science fair project idea studies which brand of wintergreen candy produces the most sparks in the dark.

In this science fair project, we learn how air molecules move as a result of density, convection, and air currents.

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

In this Bernoulli's Principle experiment, you'll learn how an increase in the speed of a fluid, like air, decreases pressure.

Science fair project that examines the different types of precipitation, evaluates the density of snow and calculates the ratio of snow-to-liquid.

Check out this cool science fair project idea to explore which other common animals besides scorpions glow under a UV Black light.

This science fair project idea examines whether plants are still able to grow normally if they are turned upside-down.

Science fair project that examines how to grow bacteria in a controlled setting, using simple materials from around the home.

Make some easy homemade yogurt with your young scientist, and see what a few 'live' bacteria can do in the right conditions!

In this activity, your child will make her own "quicksand" to better understand how a substance can be both fluid and solid at the same time.

Based on the concept of water's "freezing point," this activity entails the lowering of water's freezing point to chill ice cream!

This science fair project idea explores substances that cause a bubble to last longer.

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

Find out whether matte or shiny nail polish lasts longer.

This science fair project focuses on the use of a conductivity device that will determine if a substance dissolved in water can or cannot conduct electricity.

Are you looking for an out-of-this world activity that's both fun and educational? This solar system garland is a great way to introduce your child to astronomy.

Science fair project which simulates the global conveyor belts on a small scale, and observes the effects of wind, density and temperature on water movement.

This science fair project idea explores the different properties of matter.

The goal of this science fair project is to analyze differences between the taste and texture of frozen and fresh food.

Science fair project that determines whether cooling eggs helps them be peeled more easily. Compare the time it took to peel each egg.

Young physicists will wrestle with a discrepant event: the Hammer Ruler Trick. They'll make some inferences about torque, balance, and center of gravity.

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

Science fair project which measures whether tsunamis are more destructive when they are caused by an earthquake or by a meteor.

In this fun project, use a memory game to test various age groups and determine whether aging directly affects short-term memory loss.

Turn the common pastime of constructing paper airplanes into a lesson on the physics of aerodynamics and flight with this fun science activity.

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

This simple experiment serves as an introduction to the greenhouse effect.

Do different types of oil mix or stack? Find out in this science fair project idea!