5th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 5

This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.

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

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.”

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

This science fair project idea investigates whether plants can survive being frozen.

Science fair project that examines how winter storms form and the relationship between temperature, moisture and snow.

Demonstrate how static electricity can cause an object to move. It also examines just how an object affected by static electricity will move.

Experiment with buoyancy to learn how a submarine rises and sinks in this classic science experiment.

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

Total alkalinity and pH personal care products are controlled to prevent skin irritation. Learn more about basic and acidic substances in this science project.

Examine the effect of pressure on carbonation in soda.

Science fair project which compares the rate of temperature change and the maximum temperature as a result of the angle of light radiation.

This science fair project idea explores how much force is needed to move a lever at different distances from the fulcrum.

Design a survival kit. Brainstorm various survival scenarios. Address basic human requirements and natural resources. Describe each tool as well uses.

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

The goal of this science fair project is to discover the science behind carbonated soft drinks and apply this knowledge to create a new one.

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.

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?

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 teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.

Science fair project examining barometric pressure, and how it can be used to predict the weather. How does atmospheric pressures relate to weather conditions?

In this science fair project, students create their own miniature salt flats at home.

This science fair project demonstrates the magic of arches by challenging students to stack telephone books on top of eggs without breaking them.

This science fair project idea determines the most effective method of preserving food.

Science fair project which determines whether the size or the thickness of a piece of paper has an effect on how many times it can be folded in half.

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 substances that cause a bubble to last longer.

Create a DIY Electromagnet! Using a 9v battery to create an electrical field around a nail, students explore electromagnetism in this cool science project idea.

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

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.