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5th Grade Physical Science Science Fair Projects

Which Gum Brand Lasts the Longest?
Chewing gum; while flavor is key when purchasing a pack of gum, another important factor that weighs into decision-making is how long that flavor will last! Perfect for upper elementary...
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Built To Last - Exploring Skyscraper Design with Legos
Photo Source: buildinglegoswithchrist.blogspot.com Ever wonder what it takes to design a skyscraper? Seeming to defy gravity, these structures must be able to withstand weather and environmental forces, but also the...
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Does the Shape of an Ice Cube Affect How Quickly it Melts?
As Christine, Selah Junior High School student, watched the ice cubes in her soft drink melt she wondered if the shape of an ice cube affects the rate at which...
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Shake It Up! - Which Soft Drink Spews The Most When Shaken?
Photo Source: blog.lib.umn.edu/paldr001/myblog/ We've all made the unfortunate mistake of opening a shaken can of soda only to have it come spewing out. Whether it was tossed around the trunk...
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How Greasy Are Your Potato Chips?
Photo © 2010 espensorvik, Flickr If you've ever eaten a serving of chips, it's likely you noticed the greasy residue left on your fingertips afterward. Combine this unattractive trait with...
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Mentos + Diet Coke - Pour Six Sodas At One Time!
Photo Source: stevespanglerscience.com Did you know you could harness the reaction between Mentos candies and Diet Coke in order to pour six cups of soda at one time? If you're...
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Which Soft Drink is the Worst for Your Teeth?
Photo © 2006 Flickr, Rex Sorgatz We've all heard that consuming too much soda (or pop) can be detrimental to our health. Whether it's the high sugar levels, aspartame, dyes,...
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Keeping Drinks Hot
Whether you're a coffee, tea, or cocoa drinker, if you plan to enjoy a hot beverage, chances are one of your main goals is keeping the drink hot while you...
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Nail Polish: Price vs. Quality
Ever wonder how drug store brand nail polishes stack up to salon quality products? Kelsey, middle school student at Tauranga Intermediate School, did and decided to put together an experiment...
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Pizza Box Solar Oven
Photo Source: Simon Fraser University If you're interested in cooking and alternative sources of energy {oh yeah, and yummy treats!}, this project designed by the New Mexico Solar Energy Association(NMSEA)...
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Egg in a Bottle
Photo © 2006 RatRanch, Flickr This egg in a bottle project from Science Fair Adventure would be a great fit for the upper elementary/early middle school crowds (grades 5 and...
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Static Electricity & Jumping Cereal
Photo Source: the-science-mom.com Great for early elementary students interested in electricity and magnetism, this fun science fair project from The Science Mom uses a common pantry item - puffed wheat cereal...
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Can Baking Soda Substitute for Baking Powder?
Photo © 2011 Isabelle Palatin, Flickr Ever been dreaming about your mom's famous chocolate cupcakes, decide to make them, only to find that you're out of baking powder? Ever wonder...
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Under Pressure: Ball Bouncing Dynamics
Photo Source: Harold E. Edgerton Ask any sports enthusiast and they'll readily recall that many popular sports make use of a ball in some way, shape, or form. Speaking specifically...
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Who Will Break Under Pressure?
Photo Source: mainelytrusses.com Interested in physics and engineering? Check out this great science fair project completed Selah School District sixth grader, Scotty G. The roof truss system is a crucial...
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Caffeine & Typing Speed
Photo © 2007 Kuba Bo?anowski, Flickr Ever sit down in the front of the computer the night before a big paper's due - a paper you've known about for three...
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The Aerodynamics of a Car
Photo © 2008 Nathan Bittinger, Flickr In a similar vein to Wong's award-winning project, Nathaniel and his friends, fans of the racing world, wondered how car design affects aerodynamics and...
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Inertia of an Egg
Photo Source: Pali A Inertia According to Newton's first two laws of physics, inertia is the tendency of all objects (or matter) to remain still if it is still or,...
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The Science of Burglar Alarms
Photo © 2009 Heather Elias, Flickr Home alarm systems are essential for several reasons; one, they provide families with a feeling of safety and security, and two, they alert both...
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