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This activity is a fun experiment involving the sense of taste. Students can practice their observation skills by noting the differences in tastes.

This activity is an awesome life science experiment that students can use for the rest of their lives- making compost! Compost is a great way to deal with waste that often ends up in landfills.  In this activity students will watch different kinds of vegetation decompose and turn into rich, useful soil! This could even be used for a class or school garden!

Great idea for true life applications! (Literally...life science!)

This was a wonderful experiment that our cohort did in our family science class. It was very fun for us, and so Im sure it will be fun for the kids. It will allow students to see basic principles of what makes a rocket move.

Here is a list of science projects that require students to design a fair test.

Help students to understand what goes on in a tornado by creating one of your own!  This is a common severe weather phenomena that happens in Indiana and should be combined with safety procedures on the topic.

Students will discuss and understand how to apply potential or kinetic energy to power a simple device (in this case, a yoyo.)   Standard 6.4.1 Working in groups, allow students to experiment with yoyos, a marble rollercoaster, etc.  Follow activity guidelines. Gifted students could design an amusement park (to be used in school.)   ELL's pair with a gifted student who can assist them with this project.  

Natural vs. Artificial: Can You Taste the Difference? You probably know that cane sugar isn't good for you in large doses, but did you know that many artificial sweeteners can't even be processed by your body?  Supplies: Real maple syrup, pancake syrup containing high fructose corn syrup, cane sugar, artificial sweetener such as Splenda or Equal, honey, honey flavoring, fresh orange juice, orange juice from concentrate, paper, and pencil. Set up the experiment by preparing small samples of each food for tasting, arranging them in sets according to type.

Easy experiment to do in class that requires some good record keeping and simple observation of what the worms will do. Easy pets to have in the room. 

Excellent activity for grades five and up.  "Students work as teams in mission control and aboard a spacecraft as they test their decision making skills and solve problems during this innovative, inquiry based, space-themed science and math simulation." This activity could meet MANY science standards and math standards including the Design Process, The Nature of Science, and Reading for Literacy in Science.  For the purpose of this assignment, I am assigning it to: 6.2.4  With regard to their size, composition, distance from the sun, surface features and ability to support life, compare and contrast the planets of the solar system with one another and with asteroids and comets.  6-8.RS.1:  Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science texts.   6-8 RS.3:  Follow precisely a multi-step procedure when carrying out experiments or taking measurements.

Roughly every other year, the Challenger Center in Brownsburg gets a grant and invites us to visit for free. Unfortunately for your cohort, we went last year, but I'll invite you back next year if they get another grant. We usually go on a Saturday morning and IT IS AWESOME! I love being in Indianapolis with these fabulous resources available.

Forming a hypothesis about Blubber

Review definition of prime numbers.  Pair students and have them experiment to "hunt" for prime numbers.

Many parents use the Sunday paper to look for coupons and cost savings on household items. Instead of doing all the work yourself, why not ask for help from your fifth grader? "Cash for Coupons" is a simple, fun activity which will save you time and reinforce your child's math skills along the way. Plus, it will give your child an opportunity to experience practical application of the math he's learning in the classroom.

Make Meringue Science! Use simple experiment to turn egg whites into a delicacy: fancy meringues. Supplies: 5 eggs, 1-1/2 cups of sugar, 8 tsp cream of tartar, 2 small bowls, 1 large bowl, hand cranked egg beater, and cookie sheet.

Design a Great Glass Xylophone! - science experiment Explore the effect of varying amounts of water in each glass Supplies: 6 tall glass glasses, bottles, or jars (preferably the same shape and size), food coloring or colorful soft drink mix, metal spoon, wooden spoon, or wooden popsicle sticks, jug

Ever wondered how a submarine can control when it rises and sinks in the water? Build a Cartesian diver to find out! Named after French philosopher and physicist René Descartes, this classic science experiment is a great way for kids to see the principle of buoyancy at work. And with such a simple set-up, it's a fun and inexpensive way to dive into physics!

This is a great design process experiement where the students can see the process fo design and also see what happens whern different oils and water mixes. This is something fun that the students will be very engaged in while deisgning and making their own lava lamps.

Great 6th grade activity to experiment with matter

This activity allows students to see the effects of a landslide on a small scale in the classroom. This is a neat experiment that looks easy to assemble and explain.