5th Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 7

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 examines the behavior of water and gravel in creek beds and the formation of sedimentary rocks.

Discover whether the â5-second ruleâ is effective at determining whether food is still safe to eat after being dropped on the ground.

examine how passive solar heating works, measure temperature in a parked car on a sunny day. ways to use passive solar heating as an alternative, energy

In this cool physics experiment, use double plane mirrors at various angles to learn about light reflection. Then, see if you can solve a puzzling problem!

Learn how to make a hygrometer to measure relative humidity in this project. Make a sling psychrometer hygrometer with gauze, thermometers, and a bottle.

In this fun experiment, learn about brand awareness and the influence of media on children by testing logo recognition in different age groups.

In this fun activity, your child will create their very own solar oven to bake s'mores!

Science fair project that determines whether lettuce that is harvested gradually yields more produce than lettuce that is harvested all at once.

This project examines whether playing music during class helps students learn or if it distracts students from learning.

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

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

In this science fair project, students learn how pressure can make the minerals in a rock line up in the same direction and form bands and foliation.

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 whether cats can be trained in the same way that dogs can.

This project explores ways to prevent static electrical shocks.

This science fair project idea explores whether there is a connection to the color a person wears and the way their emotional state is perceived by others.

This science project allows students to study the psychology of happiness.

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.

Construct and experiment with a periscope using reflected light rays to gather an image.

The objective this science fair project is to determine whether a bigger bag will allow a homemade hot air balloon to fly higher than smaller bag.

Soil is made up of different layers. How far down do you need to dig to find the soil horizon, or the place where bits of leaves and branches become soil?

This science fair project idea investigates how a bottom keel helps keep a boat from rocking back and forth.

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.

This science fair project idea determines the probability of a coin landing heads or tails.

Does skin thickness really decrease fruit spoilage? Find out in this science fair project idea!

Kids will learn about insulation, heat conduction, and the economic benefits of energy efficient windows in this cool science fair project.

Experiment about connection of senses of taste and smell. Using blindfold and noseplugs, administer blind taste test. Analyze results and organize data.

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.