{"id":371726,"date":"2024-01-04T08:37:46","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T14:37:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/?p=371726"},"modified":"2024-01-05T08:41:44","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T14:41:44","slug":"5th-grade-science-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/5th-grade-science-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"50 Fantastic 5th Grade Science Projects, Experiments, and Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s something so fascinating about hands-on science experiments and projects. They make learning so meaningful and so much fun! These 5th grade science projects help kids explore biology, physics, chemistry, and a whole lot more. Try one at the 5th grade science fair, or use a few to liven up your lesson plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make things even easier, we\u2019ve rated every one of these 5th grade science projects based on difficulty and materials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Easy: Low or no-prep experiments you can do pretty much anytime<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medium: These take a little more setup or a longer time to complete<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced: Experiments like these take a fairly big commitment of time or effort<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Materials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Basic: Simple items you probably already have around the house<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medium: Items that you might not already have but are easy to get your hands on<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced: These require specialized or more expensive supplies to complete<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Jump to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#fair\">5th Grade Science Fair Projects<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#stem\">STEM Challenge 5th Grade Science Projects<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#matter\">5th Grade Matter and Energy Science Activities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#more\">More 5th Grade Science Projects and Activities<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fair\">5th Grade Science Fair Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing a science fair project means finding a subject that really interests you and coming up with a unique question to answer. Use some of these 5th grade science fair project ideas to create a cool experiment all your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop soil erosion with plants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"753\" title=\"Fifth Grade Science Soil Erosion\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fifth-grade-science-soil-erosion.jpg\" alt=\"Three soda bottle plants with containers set up to catch water and soil\" class=\"wp-image-1395148\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fifth-grade-science-soil-erosion.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fifth-grade-science-soil-erosion-400x463.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fifth-grade-science-soil-erosion-105x122.jpg 105w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fifth-grade-science-soil-erosion-300x348.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Life Is a Garden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Medium \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soil erosion is a serious problem that can lead to natural disasters like landslides as well as causing problems for farmers, who lose valuable topsoil. Try this experiment to learn how plants help keep soil in place naturally, and change up the variables like soil composition or types of plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifeisagarden.co.za\/soil-erosion-experiment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Soil Erosion Experiment<\/a> at Life Is a Garden<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blow square bubbles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Square Bubbles Experiment (How to make Square bubbles)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CLccsRF24CU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Medium \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bubble science experiments are always a hit! In this one, kids construct a device to see if they can blow a square bubble instead of a round one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discover the delights of decomposition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"560\" title=\"5th Grade Science Decomp No Time for Flashcards\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Decomp-No-Time-for-Flashcards.jpg\" alt=\"Test tubes holding pieces of food sitting on a worksheet labeled Observation Log \" class=\"wp-image-400789\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Decomp-No-Time-for-Flashcards.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Decomp-No-Time-for-Flashcards-400x345.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Decomp-No-Time-for-Flashcards-142x122.jpg 142w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Decomp-No-Time-for-Flashcards-300x258.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">No Time for Flash Cards<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a good chance to apply the scientific method and practice your observation skills, using only basic kitchen supplies. Ask the question: &#8220;Which food will rot (decompose) the fastest?&#8221; Have students hypothesize, observe, and then report their findings. Get a printable observation sheet at the link below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/2015\/10\/our-kids-can-be-scientists-in-the-kitchen.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Food Decomposition<\/a> at No Time for Flash Cards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mix up some magic sand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"483\" title=\"5th Grade Science Teaching Mama\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Teaching-Mama.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful layers of hydrophobic sand in a jar of water\" class=\"wp-image-422904\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Teaching-Mama.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Teaching-Mama-400x297.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Teaching-Mama-164x122.jpg 164w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Teaching-Mama-300x223.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Teaching Mama<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What if you could make sand that was &#8220;afraid&#8221; of water? This 5th grade science experiment uses <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/KIWI-Camp-Heavy-Water-Repellant\/dp\/B01KZLKN78?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=deals-facebook-group-20&amp;linkId=5eb0ed200dea89e1273dcebf29ecf487&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">waterproofing spray<\/a> to create you-gotta-see-it-to-believe-it hydrophobic sand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/teachingmama.org\/underwater-magic-sand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hydrophobic Sand<\/a> at Teaching Mama<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make your own bouncy balls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"443\" title=\"5th Grade Science Bouncy Balls Babble Dabble Do\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Bouncy-Balls-Babble-Dabble-Do.jpg\" alt=\"Student playing with homemade colorful bouncy balls\" class=\"wp-image-400762\" style=\"width:812px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Bouncy-Balls-Babble-Dabble-Do.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Bouncy-Balls-Babble-Dabble-Do-400x273.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Bouncy-Balls-Babble-Dabble-Do-179x122.jpg 179w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Bouncy-Balls-Babble-Dabble-Do-235x160.jpg 235w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Bouncy-Balls-Babble-Dabble-Do-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Babble Dabble Do<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students learn about polymers as they mix borax with cornstarch, glue, and water in this playful experiment. Experiment with size, shape, and ingredients to see which work best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/babbledabbledo.com\/simple-science-experiment-diy-bouncy-balls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DIY Bouncy Balls<\/a> at Babble Dabble Do<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Study water filtration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"649\" height=\"545\" title=\"5th Grade Science Water Filtration Teach Beside Me\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Water-Filtration-Teach-Beside-Me.jpg\" alt=\"Child pouring dirty water into a cup sitting on top of a large mason jar\" class=\"wp-image-400774\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Water-Filtration-Teach-Beside-Me.jpg 649w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Water-Filtration-Teach-Beside-Me-400x336.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Water-Filtration-Teach-Beside-Me-145x122.jpg 145w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Water-Filtration-Teach-Beside-Me-300x252.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Teach Beside Me<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See the process of water purification firsthand. Layer coffee filters, sand, and gravel in the bottom of an empty cup punched with holes. Place the cup in an empty jar, pour in dirty water, and watch what happens. Mix up the variables, and you&#8217;ve got a cool 5th grade science fair project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/teachbesideme.com\/water-filtration-experiment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Water Purification<\/a> at Teach Beside Me<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find out if a dog&#8217;s mouth is cleaner than a human&#8217;s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" title=\"5th Grade Science Dog Mouth Pixabay\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Dog-Mouth-Pixabay.jpg\" alt=\"Dog with its mouth open and filled with treats\" class=\"wp-image-400771\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Dog-Mouth-Pixabay.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Dog-Mouth-Pixabay-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Dog-Mouth-Pixabay-183x122.jpg 183w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Dog-Mouth-Pixabay-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Dog-Mouth-Pixabay-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/shihtzu-cookie-dog-animal-canine-841493\/\">jaygeorge<\/a> via Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Medium \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Settle an age-old debate with this 5th grade science fair project. Collect saliva from both humans and canines with cotton swabs and place each sample in labeled petri dishes. Check the bacterial colonies in each and compare the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/sciencing.com\/ideas-science-fair-projects-dogs-7937107.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dog&#8217;s Mouth Project<\/a> at Sciencing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore basic genetics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"649\" height=\"449\" title=\"5th Grade Science Genetics Educationcom\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Genetics-Educationcom.jpg\" alt=\"Worksheet labeled Family Genetic Trait Chart\" class=\"wp-image-400767\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Genetics-Educationcom.jpg 649w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Genetics-Educationcom-400x277.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Genetics-Educationcom-176x122.jpg 176w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Genetics-Educationcom-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Education.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Send your students on a quest to find out more about their genes and inherited traits. The link below includes a printable chart they can use to learn about recessive and dominant genes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.education.com\/activity\/article\/Family_Genes_middle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Inherited Traits<\/a> at Education.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Design a biosphere<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"487\" title=\"5th Grade Science Laney Lee\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Laney-Lee.jpg\" alt=\"Miniature biosphere made with plastic wrap\" class=\"wp-image-422918\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Laney-Lee.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Laney-Lee-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Laney-Lee-163x122.jpg 163w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Laney-Lee-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Laney Lee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Medium \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This project really brings out kids&#8217; creativity and helps them understand that everything in a biosphere is really part of one big whole. You&#8217;ll be overwhelmed by what they come up with!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/laney-lee.com\/biosphere-project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Biosphere Project<\/a> at Laney Lee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Measure heat capacity of different liquids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" title=\"Testing Heat Capacity\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Testing-Heat-Capacity-400x500.jpg\" alt=\"Testing heat capacity of different liquids for 5th grade science.\" class=\"wp-image-1462077\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Testing-Heat-Capacity-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Testing-Heat-Capacity-98x122.jpg 98w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Testing-Heat-Capacity-300x375.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Testing-Heat-Capacity-40x50.jpg 40w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Testing-Heat-Capacity.jpg 522w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Education.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your students will venture into the world of chemistry with this experiment that tests the heat capacity of different liquids, such as salt water, olive oil, and liquid soap, using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Elite-Gourmet-ESB-301F-Countertop-Temperature\/dp\/B000B2WOWE\/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1ZN91CZPIDJH5&amp;keywords=hotplateforscienceclassroom&amp;qid=1672935973&amp;sprefix=hotplateforscienceaps190&amp;sr=8-3&amp;th=1\">hot plate<\/a>. They&#8217;ll incorporate math into their experiment when they plot their results! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.education.com\/science-fair\/article\/some-liquids-heat-faster-than-others\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Heat Capacity<\/a> at Education.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stem\">STEM Challenge 5th Grade Science Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A good STEM challenge can spark a terrific science fair project too. These also make terrific classroom activities for 5th grade science students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assemble an automatic water fountain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to make Automatic water Fountain Without Electricity | Non-stop water Fountain | Science Project\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/47pg4gVkaIM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Medium \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Water fountains were around long before humans harnessed the power of electricity to make pumps. Learn how they worked with this STEM challenge science project for 5th grade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Race down a LEGO zip line<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" title=\"Fifth Grade Science: LEGO Ziplineip\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fifth-grade-science-zipline.jpg\" alt=\"DIY zipline built from LEGO bricks\" class=\"wp-image-1430056\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fifth-grade-science-zipline.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fifth-grade-science-zipline-400x308.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fifth-grade-science-zipline-159x122.jpg 159w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fifth-grade-science-zipline-300x231.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">123 Homeschool 4 Me<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Medium \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every kid loves LEGO bricks, so incorporate them into your 5th grade science activities! Challenge kids to design and build their own zip line. You can set the parameters, like distance and slope, then let students get to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.123homeschool4me.com\/lego-zipline-kids-activity_1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zipline<\/a> at 123 Homeschool 4 Me<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slow your roll<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"B &amp; O Fluor challenge 2022\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/T6LLuNImgsw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Medium \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ball-run challenges are always fun, but this one has a twist. Your goal is to build a run that gets the ball to the bottom taking the longest time possible! This requires kids to think about friction, slopes, and other creative features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fly clothespin airplanes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"501\" title=\"Fifth Grade Science Clothespin Airplanes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fifth-grade-science-clothespin-airplane.jpg\" alt=\"Two planes built with clothespins\" class=\"wp-image-1395147\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fifth-grade-science-clothespin-airplane.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fifth-grade-science-clothespin-airplane-400x308.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fifth-grade-science-clothespin-airplane-158x122.jpg 158w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fifth-grade-science-clothespin-airplane-300x231.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">STEAMsational<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Medium \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Put your 5th grade science students&#8217; engineering skills to the test. Provide them with clothespins and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Perfect-Stix-Craft-Sticks-Natural\/dp\/B081R25K4S?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=deals-facebook-group-20&amp;linkId=ca06ab57a544fa60e518243631df0178&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wood craft sticks<\/a>, and challenge them to build a realistic airplane. Bonus points if it can actually fly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.steamsational.com\/clothespin-airplane-engineering-challenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clothespin Airplane<\/a> at STEAMsational<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spin a candle-powered pinwheel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"School Science Projects | Pin Wheel Experiment\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rvXNy_ZbeZ4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Medium \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prove that hot air rises by using candles to spin a homemade pinwheel. Then experiment to see how the number of candles affects the spinning speed. (As always, make sure kids use fire under safe conditions.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set off a chain reaction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Popsicle Stick Chain Reaction - Sick Science! #144\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r7j7l39ZAsU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Medium \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn about potential and kinetic energy when you try this cool 5th grade science experiment. All you need are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mr-Colored-Popsicle-Colorful-Rainbow\/dp\/B096ST5LQ8?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=deals-facebook-group-20&amp;linkId=d218623a304844ba3bbdf0d1795e7f3c&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wood craft sticks<\/a> and a bit of patience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bounce on a trampoline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"757\" title=\"Fifth Grade Science STEM Trampoline\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fifth-grade-science-STEM-trampoline.jpg\" alt=\"Miniature trampoline built from wood craft sticks, rubber bands, and fabric (Fifth Grade Science)\" class=\"wp-image-1395152\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fifth-grade-science-STEM-trampoline.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fifth-grade-science-STEM-trampoline-400x466.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fifth-grade-science-STEM-trampoline-105x122.jpg 105w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fifth-grade-science-STEM-trampoline-300x349.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Student Savvy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Medium \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kids love bouncing on trampolines, but can they build one themselves? Find out with this totally fun STEM challenge. Plus, check out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/fifth-grade-stem-challenges\/\">5th grade STEM challenges<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachstudentsavvy.com\/2017\/05\/end-of-the-year-stem-activities.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trampoline STEM Challenge<\/a> at Student Savvy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build a solar oven<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" title=\"5th Grade Science Solar Oven Desert Chica\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Solar-Oven-Desert-Chica.jpg\" alt=\"Solar ovens built from pizza boxes, with marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers\" class=\"wp-image-400772\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Solar-Oven-Desert-Chica.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Solar-Oven-Desert-Chica-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Solar-Oven-Desert-Chica-183x122.jpg 183w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Solar-Oven-Desert-Chica-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Solar-Oven-Desert-Chica-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Desert Chica<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Medium \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn about the value of solar energy by building an oven that cooks food without electricity. Enjoy your tasty treats while discussing ways we can harness the energy of the sun and why alternative energy sources are important. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/edible-science\/\">Love edible science projects? Get more ideas here.<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/desertchica.com\/diy-solar-oven-smores-kids-science-experiment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DIY Solar Oven S&#8217;mores<\/a> at Desert Chica<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Launch your own bottle rocket<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"529\" title=\"5th grade Science Rocket Science Sparks\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-grade-Science-Rocket-Science-Sparks.jpg\" alt=\"Rocket built from plastic bottle attached to a bike pump\" class=\"wp-image-400786\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-grade-Science-Rocket-Science-Sparks.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-grade-Science-Rocket-Science-Sparks-400x326.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-grade-Science-Rocket-Science-Sparks-150x122.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-grade-Science-Rocket-Science-Sparks-300x244.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Science Sparks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Medium \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blast off with a few supplies and a little help from the laws of motion. Encourage kids to design and decorate their rockets first and see which one can fly the highest!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.science-sparks.com\/making-a-bottle-rocket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bottle Rocket<\/a> at Science Sparks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Peer through a cardboard microscope<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Make Microscope With Cardboard\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xOWl0fT3Wgk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Medium \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Microscopes can be pricey, so make your own at home! This is the kind of 5th grade science fair project that will really wow the judges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build a snack machine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"345\" title=\"5th Grade Science Snack Machine Left Brain Craft Brain\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Snack-Machine-Left-Brain-Craft-Brain.jpg\" alt=\"Candy dispensing machine made from recycled materials\" class=\"wp-image-400787\" style=\"width:792px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Snack-Machine-Left-Brain-Craft-Brain.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Snack-Machine-Left-Brain-Craft-Brain-400x212.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Snack-Machine-Left-Brain-Craft-Brain-220x117.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Snack-Machine-Left-Brain-Craft-Brain-300x159.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Left Brain Craft Brain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Medium \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Incorporate everything students learn about simple machines into one project when you challenge them to build a snack machine! Using basic supplies, they&#8217;ll need to design and construct a machine that delivers snacks from one location to another. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/halloween-candy-experiments\/\">Get more candy experiments here.<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/leftbraincraftbrain.com\/stem-challenge-build-snack-mix-machine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Snack Machine Challenge<\/a> at Left Brain Craft Brain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use rubber bands to sound out acoustics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"432\" title=\"5th Grade Science Science Sparks\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Science-Sparks.jpg\" alt=\"Plastic cup with rubber bands stretched across the opening\" class=\"wp-image-422911\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Science-Sparks.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Science-Sparks-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Science-Sparks-184x122.jpg 184w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Science-Sparks-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Science-Sparks-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Science Sparks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the ways that sound waves are affected by what&#8217;s around them using a simple rubber band &#8220;guitar.&#8221; (Your students will absolutely love playing with these!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.science-sparks.com\/acoustic-science-sound-absorption-and-reflection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rubber Band Guitar<\/a> at Science Sparks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assemble Archimedes&#8217; screw<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Make Your Own Archimedes&#039; Screw\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TFEH6rz-Eb8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Medium \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s amazing how often science looks like magic\u2014until you understand the principles behind it. Such is the case with the simple pump known as Archimedes&#8217; screw. It&#8217;s easy to build your own and makes for a cool 5th grade science fair project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recycle newspaper into an engineering challenge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"367\" title=\"5th Grade Science Stem Activities for Kids\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Stem-Activities-for-Kids.jpg\" alt=\"Students balancing a textbook on top of a pyramid of rolled up newspaper\" class=\"wp-image-422917\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Stem-Activities-for-Kids.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Stem-Activities-for-Kids-400x226.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Stem-Activities-for-Kids-272x153.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Stem-Activities-for-Kids-216x122.jpg 216w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Stem-Activities-for-Kids-388x218.jpg 388w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Stem-Activities-for-Kids-258x145.jpg 258w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Stem-Activities-for-Kids-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">STEM Activities for Kids<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s amazing how a stack of newspapers can spark such creative engineering. Challenge students to build a tower, support a book, or even build a chair using only newspaper and tape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/stemactivitiesforkids.com\/2017\/06\/19\/3-amazing-newspaper-stem-challenges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Newspaper Tower<\/a> at STEM Activities for Kids<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Construct a sturdy bridge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Easy Popsicle Stick Bridge\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s3HZievz_3Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Medium \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To design a safe bridge that meets the needs of the community, engineers must understand the capabilities and limitations of the bridge. This project is great for budding 5th grade engineers as they simulate constructing a bridge that serves its purpose and keeps community members safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"matter\">5th Grade Matter and Energy Science Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every 5th grade science curriculum is different, but many include some common concepts. Learn about the states of matter, matter and its interactions, and energy science with these neat 5th grade activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Model the states of matter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Model of Molecular arrangement\/Solid Liquid Gas\/Stats of matter\/Kansal creation\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Lqwq_-zjp2I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Medium \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Create simple models to show the arrangement of molecules in solids, liquids, and gasses. Ping-Pong balls are perfect for this. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/states-of-matter-activities\/\">Find more states of matter activities here.<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drink root beer floats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"633\" height=\"625\" title=\"States of Matter Root Beer Floats\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/States-of-Matter-Activities-Learning-Lab-Resources.jpg\" alt=\"Collage of root beer floats showing the liquid, solid, and gas states of matter\" class=\"wp-image-1378260\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/States-of-Matter-Activities-Learning-Lab-Resources.jpg 633w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/States-of-Matter-Activities-Learning-Lab-Resources-400x395.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/States-of-Matter-Activities-Learning-Lab-Resources-124x122.jpg 124w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/States-of-Matter-Activities-Learning-Lab-Resources-65x65.jpg 65w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/States-of-Matter-Activities-Learning-Lab-Resources-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/States-of-Matter-Activities-Learning-Lab-Resources-300x296.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Learning Lab Resources<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is our favorite way to learn about the various states of matter! Treat time becomes a learning lesson with this 5th grade science matter activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/learninglabresources.com\/2013\/10\/teaching-matter-with-root-beer-floats.html\">Teaching Matter With Root Beer Floats<\/a> at Learning Lab Resources<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fill a bubble with dry ice vapor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"QC#11 - Monster Dry Ice Bubble\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Bp7cBQHTVfU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Medium \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the science of sublimation by turning dry ice from a solid directly into a gas. Then play around with surface tension as the resulting vapor fills a giant bubble. This one is so cool to see in action!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discover density with hot and cold water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"519\" title=\"5th Grade Science Steamsational\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Steamsational.jpg\" alt=\"Mason jars stacked with their mouths together, with one color of water on the bottom and another color on top\" class=\"wp-image-422912\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Steamsational.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Steamsational-400x319.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Steamsational-153x122.jpg 153w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Steamsational-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">STEAMsational<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Medium \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a lot of cool science experiments you can do with density. This one is extremely simple, involving only hot and cold water and food coloring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.steamsational.com\/hot-and-cold-water-density-science-experiment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hot and Cold Water Density<\/a> at STEAMsational<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn to layer liquids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"396\" title=\"5th Grade Science Layered Liquids Steve Spangler\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Layered-Liquids-Steve-Spangler.jpg\" alt=\"5th Grade Science Layered Liquids Steve Spangler\" class=\"wp-image-400779\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Layered-Liquids-Steve-Spangler.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Layered-Liquids-Steve-Spangler-400x244.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Layered-Liquids-Steve-Spangler-200x122.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Layered-Liquids-Steve-Spangler-300x183.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wonder How To<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Medium \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This density demo is a little more complicated than other science projects, but the effects are spectacular. Slowly layer liquids like honey, dish soap, water, and rubbing alcohol in a glass. Your 5th grade science students will be amazed when the liquids float one on top of the other like magic (except it is really science).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/science.wonderhowto.com\/how-to\/make-amazing-9-layer-density-tower-from-things-found-your-kitchen-0139720\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Liquid Density<\/a> at Wonder How To<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Light(ning) it up indoors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"581\" title=\"5th Grade Science Balloon Lightning Educationcom\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Balloon-Lightning-Educationcom.jpg\" alt=\"Foil covered plastic fork with piece of foil and rubber glove on a wood board\" class=\"wp-image-400783\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Balloon-Lightning-Educationcom.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Balloon-Lightning-Educationcom-400x358.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Balloon-Lightning-Educationcom-136x122.jpg 136w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Balloon-Lightning-Educationcom-300x268.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Education.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On a cool, low-humidity day, use a foil-covered fork and a balloon to create a &#8220;lightning storm&#8221; in your classroom. Turn down the lights to give students a better view of the static electricity you&#8217;re creating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.education.com\/science-fair\/article\/make-your-lightning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Indoor Lightning<\/a> at Education.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create convection currents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"628\" title=\"5th Grade Science Convection Educationcom\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Convection-Educationcom.jpg\" alt=\"Water dropper adding blue water to a jar of clear water with ice\" class=\"wp-image-400791\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Convection-Educationcom.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Convection-Educationcom-400x386.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Convection-Educationcom-126x122.jpg 126w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Convection-Educationcom-300x290.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Education.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This easy experiment uses hot and cold liquids and some food coloring to explore the thermal and kinetic energy that creates convection currents. Take things a step further and research how convection currents work in large bodies of water, like oceans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.education.com\/science-fair\/article\/convection-movement-heat-fluids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Heat Convection<\/a> at Education.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sink or swim with soda cans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" title=\"5th Grade Sinking Soda Cool Science Experiments HQ\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Sinking-Soda-Cool-Science-Experiments-HQ.jpg\" alt=\"Large plastic bin filled with water, with two soda cans floating and two sunk at the bottom\" class=\"wp-image-400780\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Sinking-Soda-Cool-Science-Experiments-HQ.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Sinking-Soda-Cool-Science-Experiments-HQ-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Sinking-Soda-Cool-Science-Experiments-HQ-183x122.jpg 183w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Sinking-Soda-Cool-Science-Experiments-HQ-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Sinking-Soda-Cool-Science-Experiments-HQ-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cool Science Experiments HQ<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s another easy density experiment. Place unopened cans of regular and diet soda into a bin of water to see which float and which sink. The differences are due to the use of sugar and artificial sweeteners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/coolscienceexperimentshq.com\/floating-sinking-pop-cans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sink or Swim<\/a> at Cool Science Experiments HQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find out if water conducts electricity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"467\" title=\"5th Grade Science Rookie Parenting\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Rookie-Parenting.jpg\" alt=\"Two alligator clips holding a lit LED with a cup of water in the background\" class=\"wp-image-422915\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Rookie-Parenting.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Rookie-Parenting-400x287.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Rookie-Parenting-170x122.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Rookie-Parenting-300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rookie Parenting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Medium \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We always tell kids to get out of the water as a storm approaches. This 5th grade science project helps explain why. (Conductivity vs. non-conductivity is one of the properties of matter too.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rookieparenting.com\/can-water-conduct-electricity-controlled-experiment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Electricity and Water<\/a> at Rookie Parenting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blow up a balloon\u2014without blowing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" title=\"5th Grade Science Balloon Bottle All for the Boys\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Balloon-Bottle-All-for-the-Boys.jpg\" alt=\"Two water bottles with inflated balloons attached to the openings\" class=\"wp-image-400768\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Balloon-Bottle-All-for-the-Boys.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Balloon-Bottle-All-for-the-Boys-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Balloon-Bottle-All-for-the-Boys-183x122.jpg 183w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Balloon-Bottle-All-for-the-Boys-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Balloon-Bottle-All-for-the-Boys-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">All for the Boys<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the classic science experiment that helps you teach the reactions between acids and bases, plus what happens when you mix different substances together. Fill a bottle with vinegar and a balloon with baking soda. Fit the balloon over the top, shake the baking soda down into the vinegar, and watch the balloon inflate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/allfortheboys.com\/science-fun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Balloon Reaction<\/a> at All for the Boys<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"more\">More 5th Grade Science Projects and Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use these hands-on science activities to spice up your lesson plans or as enrichment projects for science-loving kids to try at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Erupt a salt dough volcano<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"581\" title=\"Volcano Science Experiments Classic Project\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/volcano-science-experiments-classic-project.jpg\" alt=\"Student pouring vinegar into a salt dough volcano \" class=\"wp-image-1402959\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/volcano-science-experiments-classic-project.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/volcano-science-experiments-classic-project-400x358.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/volcano-science-experiments-classic-project-136x122.jpg 136w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/volcano-science-experiments-classic-project-300x268.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Teach Beside Me<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Medium \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need a 5th grade science fair project? Go with a classic: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/volcano-science-experiments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the volcano<\/a>! This one&#8217;s made from salt dough, which is easy to work with and inexpensive to make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/teachbesideme.com\/how-to-make-a-volcano-science-project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salt Dough Volcano<\/a> at Teach Beside Me<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Peel an orange to understand plate tectonics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"416\" title=\"Fifth Grade Science: Orange Tectonics\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fifth-grade-science-orange.jpg\" alt=\"Orange that's been peeled and reassembled\" class=\"wp-image-1430058\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fifth-grade-science-orange.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fifth-grade-science-orange-400x256.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fifth-grade-science-orange-191x122.jpg 191w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fifth-grade-science-orange-300x192.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Science Sparks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Medium \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If students are learning earth science, use an orange to make plate tectonics easier to understand. Peel it, then reassemble it and look at the pieces as plates floating on the Earth&#8217;s mantle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.science-sparks.com\/orange-peel-plate-tectonics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orange Tectonics<\/a> at Science Sparks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discover the strength of eggshells<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Experiment: How Many Books can Eggs Hold Up?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/g9YYLi_U35o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We think of eggshells as very fragile, but their shape makes them surprisingly strong. Try this experiment to learn why arches are such a useful shape in architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Demonstrate the &#8220;magic&#8221; leakproof bag<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"498\" title=\"Easy Science Experiments: Leakproof Bag\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/easy-science-experiments-leakproof-bag.jpg\" alt=\"Plastic bag full of water with pencils stuck through it \" class=\"wp-image-1429478\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/easy-science-experiments-leakproof-bag.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/easy-science-experiments-leakproof-bag-400x306.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/easy-science-experiments-leakproof-bag-159x122.jpg 159w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/easy-science-experiments-leakproof-bag-300x230.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Paging Fun Mums<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So simple and so amazing! All you need is a zip-top plastic bag, sharp pencils, and some water to blow your students&#8217; minds. Once they&#8217;re suitably impressed, teach them how the &#8220;trick&#8221; works by explaining the chemistry of polymers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/pagingfunmums.com\/2014\/05\/25\/leak-proof-bag-kids-science-experiment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Magic Leakproof Bag<\/a> at Paging Fun Mums<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore the science of glow sticks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" title=\"5th Grade Science A Dab of Glue Will Do\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-A-Dab-of-Glue-Will-Do.jpg\" alt=\"Three beakers filled with glowing liquid\" class=\"wp-image-422903\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-A-Dab-of-Glue-Will-Do.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-A-Dab-of-Glue-Will-Do-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-A-Dab-of-Glue-Will-Do-183x122.jpg 183w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-A-Dab-of-Glue-Will-Do-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-A-Dab-of-Glue-Will-Do-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Dab of Glue Will Do<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Glow-Sticks-Party-Favors-100pk\/dp\/B00N1QPNMA?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=deals-facebook-group-20&amp;linkId=ad1032d1b3d5512b11fa70ad15cb3fcc&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glow sticks<\/a> are always a big hit with kids, so they&#8217;ll have a terrific time learning about the chemical reactions that make glow sticks work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adabofgluewilldo.com\/82341-2\/\">Glow Stick Science Experiment<\/a> at A Dab of Glue Will Do<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grow crystal snowflakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"447\" title=\"5th Grade Science Crystal Snowflakes Little Bins for Little Hands\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Crystal-Snowflakes-Little-Bins-for-Little-Hands.jpg\" alt=\"Three snowflakes made from pipe cleaners and crystallized\" class=\"wp-image-400775\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Crystal-Snowflakes-Little-Bins-for-Little-Hands.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Crystal-Snowflakes-Little-Bins-for-Little-Hands-400x275.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Crystal-Snowflakes-Little-Bins-for-Little-Hands-177x122.jpg 177w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Crystal-Snowflakes-Little-Bins-for-Little-Hands-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Little Bins for Little Hands<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Medium \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kids love crystal projects, and this one results in winter decorations for your classroom. Your students will learn about supersaturated solutions and crystallization. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/winter-science\/\">See more winter science activities here.<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/littlebinsforlittlehands.com\/crystal-snowflake-ornament-science-activity-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Crystal Snowflakes<\/a> at Little Bins for Little Hands<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Escape from quicksand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"443\" title=\"5th Grade Science Quicksand Educationcom\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Quicksand-Educationcom.jpg\" alt=\"Container of cornstarch mixed with water with a small plastic frog on top, next to a container of cornstarch\" class=\"wp-image-400781\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Quicksand-Educationcom.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Quicksand-Educationcom-400x273.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Quicksand-Educationcom-179x122.jpg 179w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Quicksand-Educationcom-235x160.jpg 235w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Quicksand-Educationcom-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Education.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dive deep into the <a href=\"https:\/\/science.howstuffworks.com\/environmental\/earth\/geology\/quicksand.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">science of quicksand<\/a> and learn about saturation and friction along the way. 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Re-create this scientific phenomenon with little &#8220;bugs&#8221; made of aluminum foil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/thehomeschoolscientist.com\/water-strider-stem-activity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Foil Water Strider<\/a> at The Homeschool Scientist<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find out how bile breaks down fat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"414\" title=\"5th Grade Science Simple Southern\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Simple-Southern.jpg\" alt=\"Cotton ball sitting on a bowl of milk swirled with food colors\" class=\"wp-image-422910\" style=\"width:794px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Simple-Southern.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Simple-Southern-400x255.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Simple-Southern-192x122.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Simple-Southern-300x191.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Simple Southern<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning about the digestive system? This 5th grade science demo explores the purpose of the bile produced by the liver, which breaks down fat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/simplesouthern.wordpress.com\/2016\/01\/23\/digestive-system-science-experiment-how-does-bile-break-down-fat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bile Experiment<\/a> at Simple Southern<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Construct a homemade lava lamp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"637\" title=\"5th Grade Science Lava Lamp Educationcom\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Lava-Lamp-Educationcom.jpg\" alt=\"Soda bottle filled with blue liquid floating in globules (Fifth Grade Science)\" class=\"wp-image-400792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Lava-Lamp-Educationcom.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Lava-Lamp-Educationcom-400x392.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Lava-Lamp-Educationcom-124x122.jpg 124w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Lava-Lamp-Educationcom-65x65.jpg 65w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Lava-Lamp-Educationcom-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5th-Grade-Science-Lava-Lamp-Educationcom-300x294.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Education.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This 1970s trend is back\u2014as a 5th grade science project! Learn about acids and bases while putting together a totally groovy lava lamp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.education.com\/activity\/article\/Make_Homemade_Lava_Lamp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Homemade Lava Lamp<\/a> at Education.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Investigate osmosis with gummy bears<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Gummy bear osmosis\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cDfRLRzT7PE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gummy bears are not only tasty, but they can also help teach your 5th graders about the concepts of osmosis and equilibrium as well as solvents and solute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Replicate a sunset<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"341\" title=\"Why is the sky orange at sunset?\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Why-is-the-sky-orange-at-sunset-400x341.png\" alt=\"5th graders investigate why the blue sky is orange at sunset.\" class=\"wp-image-1462156\" style=\"width:800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Why-is-the-sky-orange-at-sunset-400x341.png 400w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Why-is-the-sky-orange-at-sunset-143x122.png 143w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Why-is-the-sky-orange-at-sunset-300x256.png 300w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Why-is-the-sky-orange-at-sunset-50x43.png 50w, https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Why-is-the-sky-orange-at-sunset.png 619w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rookie Parenting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With just water, milk powder, a flashlight, and a glass dish, your 5th graders will investigate why the sky appears to change colors as the sun sets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rookieparenting.com\/why-is-the-blue-sky-orange-at-sunset-science-experiment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sunset Sky<\/a> at Rookie Parenting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Defy gravity with floating water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Upside Down Glass of Water Experiment | Floating Water Trick\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9skA8lPOlNw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty: Easy \/ Materials: Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This one might cause a bit of a mess, but it&#8217;s only water, and it&#8217;s all in the name of your students discovering air pressure. 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