A Fifth Grade Science Project can be one of the most fun school projects a parent and child can do together. Here are some really great science project ideas our family has done. The projects are easy to do, but meet the requirements of most science fairs and most fifth grade teachers. Check out the ideas and find out how to get step-by-step instructions at the end of this article.
These are scientific research projects, which involve a scientific experiment:
o Does the shape of the ice affect the melt time? Use the same amount of water, place in containers of different shapes and freeze. Then see how long it takes for each piece of ice to melt.
o Which toilet paper is more biodegradable? Take samples of different types of toilet paper and soak them until they break down. Pass the samples through a strainer and see which sample leaves the most paper undissolved.
o Which citrus fruit has more vitamin C? Make an indicator solution with iodine and starch (it’s EASY to do!) and taste samples of citrus fruits or juices to see which has the most vitamin C.
o What brand of cereal stays crunchy the longest? Weigh different brands of the same cereal, soak in water, and then weigh again to see which one absorbed the most water.
These are scientific demonstration projects – when your teacher wants you to demonstrate a scientific principle to the class.
o Show that yeast gives gas. Put a yeast and sugar solution in a bottle, place a balloon on top and watch the yeast give off gas to make the balloon pop.
o Demonstrate how static electricity works. Dance a ball of aluminum foil between your finger and a pie plate. Watch this at www.youtube.com/watch
o Demonstrate how chemical reactions can be speeded up. Put alka seltzer in a mug and watch it fizz. Then do it again with crushed alka seltzer, again with warm water, and again with DOS alka seltzer.
We have done all of these science projects with our four children and they are quick, affordable and easy to design on your own. We also provide step-by-step illustrated instructions on these projects on our website! Whatever you do, remember that fifth grade science projects can really be fun and a learning experience at the same time. So grab your slide rule and test tubes and start your project now!