5th Grade Science Resources : Page 8

In this science fair project, students discover how sedimentary layers form as sediments like mud, silt and sand settle over time.

This science fair project idea researches the different layers of the atmosphere and creates a visual representation of the atmospheric layers.

Does putting soapy water on plants help or hinder plant growth? Kids learn about greywater and how it affects plant growth in this cool science fair project.

In this open-ended activity, students will be given a small quantity of three types of materials and asked to design a prototype for “something that will improve the school.”

Make a spring collage with your child to get them outside and those creative juices flowing!

This science fair project idea determines what household items are good conductors of electricity.

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

This basketball project explores the best way to make the perfect shot every time.

In this exciting design challenge, your child will use design thinking skills to create a mixture that can inflate a balloon.

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

In this hands-on design challenge your child will make their very own Rube Goldberg Machine.

Show your child how to construct a homemade thermometer. It's hands-on fun and a great way to learn about this important instrument!

Use chemical analysis to identify a variety of mystery powders that look the same but actually have very different properties.

Challenge your learner to design and build a city of their own in this creative engineering activity.

This science fair project idea determines if the color of light affects the growth of plants.

In this design challenge, your child will make a bottle rocket using typical household items.

Does electricity move better through thick wires or thin ones? kids will conduct this classic electricity experiment for this science fair project.