Fifth Grade Science Projects that Rock
A Fifth Grade Science Project can be one of the most fun school projects that a parent and child can do together. Here are some really good science project ideas that our family has done. The projects are easy to do, yet they 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 investigative science projects, which involve a science experiment:
• Does the shape of ice affect melting time? Use the same amount of water, place into different shaped containers and freeze. Then see how much time each piece of ice takes to melt.
• Which toilet tissue is most biodegradable? Take samples of different types of toilet tissue, and soak them until they fall apart. Run the samples through a strainer, and see which sample leaves the most paper undissolved.
• Which citrus fruit has the most Vitamin C? Make an indicator solution with iodine and starch (it’s EASY to do!), and test samples of citrus fruit or juice to see which one has the most vitamin C.
• Which brand cereal stays crunchy longest? Weigh different brands of the same cereal, soak in water, and then weigh again to see which one absorbed more water.
These are demonstration science projects - when your teacher wants you to demonstrate a scientific principle to the class.
• Demonstrate that yeast gives of gas. Place a yeast and sugar solution into a bottle, put a balloon on top, and watch the yeast give off gas so that the balloon blows up!
• Demonstrate how static electricity works. Make a ball of aluminum foil dance between your finger and a pie plate. Watch this one on http://www.youtube.com/watch.
• Demonstrate how chemical reactions can be sped up. Put alka seltzer into a cup, and watch it fiz. Then do it again with crushed alka seltzer, another time with warm water, and yet another time with TWO alka seltzers.
We’ve done all of these science projects with our four boys, and they are fast, affordable, and easy to design on your own. We also provide illustrated, step by step instructions on these projects at our website! Whatever you do, remember, fifth grade science projects really can be fun and a learning experience at the same time. So grab your slide rule and your test tubes, and get started on your project now!
These projects are all part of Online Science Project Guides, science projects that are fun, easy, affordable, and teacher pleasing! Try them out for your fifth grade science project!
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Comments
Hi,
I have chosen to do my science project based on the problem statement:
Does the shape of ice affect melting time?
I would appreciate any tips, advice, and information you can give me on this. I am in the fifth grade and I would like to do a good job on this.
Thanks so much for your help!
Sincerely,
Gabriella
Hello Gabrielle,
Thanks for your purchase. We had a great time doing this project. My first hint is that you do just a bit of reading about ice and melting. You can start with the references we provide in the guide. Then, write down your hypothesis: does the shape of ice affect melting time – or not? Use what you know to decide.
Get your supplies together next. You shouldn’t have to spend a lot of money on this project; ask your pharmacist to help you get the medicine bottles for the cylinder.
One of the things that’s really important about this project is measuring the ice correctly – and putting the data in the correct column! A couple of kids have accidentally switched the height and diameter, which doesn’t work.
Have fun with your project, and please let us know how it turns out!
hi im a 7th grader and im doing the Does the shape of ice affect melting time? and i need some tips so can you help me and fast
ansely