5th Grade Science Projects Resources : Page 2

How do the phases of the Moon and gravity cause spring tides and neap tides? Does the Sun play a role in the tides? Figure it out in this fun science project!

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 science experiment, do tensile strength test on fishing line, a strand of hair, a rubber band, and any other materials you're curious about!

What are the effects of colored light on plant growth? Explore plant behavior in this cool botany science fair project and learn about phototropism!

In this science fair project, learn how to make gears and find out why they transmit torques in predictable ways.

This science fair project idea measures out the sugar of various foods and find out whether people can correctly determine how much sugar is in common foods.

This science fair project idea develops an understanding through experimentation of which shapes are the most structurally strong.

This science fair project idea explores whether talking to a plant will help it grow.

Find out whether packaged seeds actually do expire in this new science fair project idea.

Science fair project which teaches you about the principles of physics within a vacuum by creating a vacuum chamber.

These science fair experiments demonstrate the chemistry of rust and the oxidation process.

This project examines whether people's taste perception is influenced by what they see.

Learn about where colors come from and how light absorption works in this fun experiment! All you need is a flashlight, construction paper, and cellophane!

Check out this cool science fair project on identifying rocks and minerals for kids.

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

This science fair project idea discovers if an artificial light source will yield the same plant health and growth rates as light from the sun.

Throughout history, people have used song as a teaching and memory tool. This project explores whether song improves a person's ability to retain information.

Learn whether Mylar Balloons last longer than Latex Balloons or vice versa.

Learn the basic structure of a DNA strand, which is the double helix, how genes form together, and the resemblance DNA has to a twisted ladder. Create a model.

How do series and parallel circuits work, and which produces the brightest light in a light bulb? Construct both in this project and find out!

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

Why do ants like sugar? Do ants like artificial sweeteners too? Kids find out with this great inquiry-based science fair project.

Young physicists will wrestle with a discrepant event: the Hammer Ruler Trick. They'll make some inferences about torque, balance, and center of gravity.

Do you love to make Jell-O? Find out in this science fair project idea if it is possible to make Jell-O with just warm water.

This science fair project idea investigates how color affects temperature.

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

This project examines if computer screen and text color affect retention and if people subconsciously prefer combinations of colors that help their retention.

Is there a relationship between caffeine and heart rate? Students will determine the effect of caffeine on heart rate in this fun science fair project.

This science fair project idea creates a sedimentary rock and to investigate what takes place during the rock cycle.

The objective of this science fair project idea is to determine if sound travels best through the air, water or a solid.