5th Grade Science Projects Activities : Page 5

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Examine which metal conducts more heat by boiling water in 3 pans made of aluminum, copper, and stainless steel.

In this experiment you observe and determine how well your cat uses his whiskers to navigate through a maze.

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 that compares the freezing temperature of salt water and freshwater in order to learn about supercooling and condensation nuclei.

This science project has students study a group of volunteer liars actively lying to study the behavior of a lie. Students see if they can figure out the truth.

This science fair project idea examines which type of insulation holds in the most heat.

Have your kid determine if a goldfish can be conditioned to expect food the same way Pavlov's dogs did with this fascinating science fair project.

This science fair project focuses on the use of the enzyme amylase found in human saliva to break down starch into sugar.

The objective of this science fair project is to study the photosynthesis process and demonstrate the important role that leaves play in the process.

Explore how sound waves are reflected and absorbed by producing echoes. Analyze which locations produce echoes.

This science fair project idea investigates the difference in reaction times between boys and girls.

The objective of this science fair project is to test the growth rate of a plan in a crystal medium in comparison to traditional soil.

This science fair project idea explores how the shape of a boat affects its density and how much weight it can float.

This science fair project will help students learn about non-vascular plants, such as mosses.

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