5th Grade Measurement Science Projects

In this fun science fair project idea learn about universal solvents and solutes and find out the solubility of several common liquid substances.

Will potatoes spud or sprout faster in dry, dark, or cold conditions? Find out in this science fair project idea!

What heats up fasterâwater or soil? 5th grade students test the specific heat of water against the specific heat of sand in this great science fair project.

Science fair project that examines what causes thunder and why a thunderclap sounds so loud. How is lightening related to the creation of sound waves?

The goal of this evaporation experiment is to learn about how different external conditions affect drying time.

In this cool project, create a lighted, scale model of the different layers of the Sun, including the core, radiation and convection zones, and photosphere.

Science fair project idea which teaches you how to make butter by separating cream into butter and buttermilk.

Discover whether a metal will expand under hot water.

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

The objective of this science fair project is to observe the differences in heat absorption for darker colors vs. lighter colors.

Chlorine and chloramine are added to our tap water to kill harmful microorganisms. What is the best way to filter these disinfectants in your drinking water?

Kids will learn how to measure the viscosity of liquids by making their own homemade viscometer in this great science fair project idea.

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

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

Science fair project that examines condensation and the conditions needed in order for dew to form.

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

The objective of this science fair project is to analyze the effects of salinity and temperature on water.

This fun science project helps to investigate how much water can a plant take up and release in a certain period of time through the process of transpiration.

Science fair project that examines how temperature affects density and how density in turn affects the behavior of helium gas.

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

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 investigates whether plants can survive being frozen.

This science fair project idea explores whether factors such as temperature and concentration affect the pH of a solution.

This science fair project idea examines whether adding gelatin causes a solid to have a higher melting point and/or melt slower.

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

Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?

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

You've heard the expression "burn rubber" but do you know how heat affects rubber? Examine the impact of temperature on rubber in this fun science experiment.

Will storing cucumbers and tomatoes in the fridge destroy their unique flavors? Find out in this science fair project idea!

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