Fifth Grade Science Experiments (Page 194)

Protein Structure and Function

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Scientific Method

How a biological system functions is a consequence of the 3-D structures of biological macromolecules like proteins and protein complexes. Proteins can be categorized into different protein families based upon sequence, structure, and function. Typically, proteins in the same family have similar biochemical functions. You can investigate the structure of a protein by using protein databases (Entrez Protein, SwissProt, PDB) and 3-D computational models. You can compare the structures of… Read more

Pumpkin Power Project

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Many students doing a Veggie Power experiment use potatoes or lemons, but students can experiment with pumpkins, squash, and more! Pumpkin Power! Explore alternative energy and electronics with the Veggie Power kit -- and a pumpkin (or other fruits and vegetables). Hands-on STEM with Science Buddies. Pumpkin Patch Science With Halloween just around the corner, pumpkin-based science can be a fun way to get hands-on during science class or at home. With… Read more

Puppy Science: Weekly Science Project Idea and Home Science Activity Spotlight

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In this week's spotlight: a mammalian biology project and family activity that encourages families to talk about and explore why puppies and other animals huddle together for warmth. Does cuddling up really increase warmth? Put it to the test in this hands-on science experiment! Huddle & Cuddle: How Puppies Keep Warm (full Science Buddies Project Idea) Snuggly Science: How Puppies Keep Warm (science activity at Scientific American) Read more

Purification Strategies

Science Fair Project Idea

Scientific Method

In order to study individual biochemical compounds like proteins, DNA, or RNA, biochemists need to know how to purify these components from a complex mixture. This is especially important for biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, which sell purified biochemicals as reagents or drugs to consumers. Do an experiment to purify DNA, RNA, or protein from a complex mixture (for purifying DNA, see the Science Buddies project Extracting Onion DNA). The source of the material can be a cell… Read more

Put Your Peripheral Vision to the Test

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Did you know we use our side vision for many daily activities, like riding a bike, reading or playing basketball? Few people realize they are even using it. Our survival once depended on the quick response of our peripheral vision. A detailed picture, created by our central vision, is only useful in situations where time allows us to focus on the details. But our side vision can help us avoid dangers quickly. In this activity, you will find out how specialized our peripheral, or side vision, is. Read more

Quick Draw McPaws: Teach A Computer Kitty How to Draw Shapes

Science Fair Project Idea

Scientific Method

Have you ever played a computer game in which a cartoon character, like a dog or a cat, moves or turns when you click on it? Have you ever wondered how characters know how far to move or how far to turn? In this computer science project, you will learn how with a simple (and free) program called Scratch, which will let you write your own computer program that tells a cartoon kitty how to draw shapes. Read more

Racing Drones: Does Practice Make You Faster?

Science Fair Project Idea

Scientific Method

Have you ever flown a drone? Did you find it easy the first time you tried? In this project, you will fly a drone through an obstacle course and measure how practice changes your performance. Will practice help you finish the course in less time? Try it out! Read more

Racing Marbles to Measure Viscosity

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Have you ever noticed that some liquids are more difficult than others to squeeze from a container? Honey is a great example. Depending on its temperature, it may be especially slow to flow from the bottle. (If you warm it up, it may flow more quickly!) While it may seem like the quality of the honey you are noticing is its "thickness" or "thinness," another way to talk about what you are seeing is to talk about its viscosity. In this week's chemistry-themed family science… Read more

Racing to Win That Checkered Flag: How Do Gases Help?

Science Fair Project Idea

Scientific Method

Watching professional racing-car drivers compete can be thrilling. The high speeds that racing cars can reach — up to 200 miles per hour (mph) and more! — put some unique demands on the vehicles. For example, to withstand high temperatures, the tires must be inflated with nitrogen gas, instead of air as with normal car tires. This enables the drivers to have better control over steering their cars as they race around the track. In this sports science project, you will inflate… Read more

Rad Radishes: Effects of Irradiation on Seed Germination

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Scientific Method

DNA is the "instruction manual" for the successful growth of a living thing, from a single cell to a mature adult. When the DNA of an organism is somehow damaged, it can have an impact on the organism's development over time. In this plant science fair project, you will track how irradiation (exposure to radiation) of radish seeds affects germination (sprouting of a seedling from a seed). Read more

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