5th and 6th Grade Activities : Page 10

Demonstrate how static electricity can cause an object to move. It also examines just how an object affected by static electricity will move.

Children learn about mindfulness tools that may support them to manage their emotions. Then they will create their own video to teach others these same mindfulness tools.

Teach your child the art of the status update with this cutting-edge take on the old-fashioned book report: the social media book review!

Take advantage of the spring and summer sun in this arts and crafts activity that has your learner creating pretty flower prints.

Experiment with buoyancy to learn how a submarine rises and sinks in this classic science experiment.

Let your child find her place among the politicians, the flyers, the debates and the countless television ads with a slogan and poster of her very own.

In this design challenge, your child will make a bottle rocket using typical household items.

Total alkalinity and pH personal care products are controlled to prevent skin irritation. Learn more about basic and acidic substances in this science project.

Bring historical figures alive with this fun family activity! Your child will plan a founding fathers feast by researching historical figures.

This art project encourages kids to look closely at their favorite animal and recreate texture, pattern and silhouette with easy to follow instructions.

Examine the effect of pressure on carbonation in soda.

Is your child a nature nut with an eye for creative, green-friendly projects? Introduce them to this amazing DIY bird feeder!

Using aluminum is a great way to recycle and make some shiny ornaments borrowing from this traditional Mexican art form. Here's an easy kids' activity!

Science fair project which compares the rate of temperature change and the maximum temperature as a result of the angle of light radiation.

Create a tornado vortex in your kitchen in this 5th grade science experiment. All you need are two plastic bottles, duct tape, and a metal washer to begin.

Show your fifth grader how fun and fashionable recycling can be! Guide her in making her own wallet by fusing together old plastic bags with an iron.

If your child's paragraphs need to transition from out-of-order to organized and smooth, try this simple, real-life activity.

Help your child create a rebus message for a unique Father's Day card or poster; it's like a collage and encoded message all in one!

Nothing says fall like pumpkin soup, but it's also really good for you, with high amounts of fiber, iron, zinc and free radical busting antioxidants.

This science fair project idea explores how much force is needed to move a lever at different distances from the fulcrum.

Design a survival kit. Brainstorm various survival scenarios. Address basic human requirements and natural resources. Describe each tool as well uses.

Want to make Halloween truly eerie? Science to the rescue! These ghouly hands come alive with a little help from simple chemistry.

The meaning of Thanksgiving can sometimes get lost among the fun of food and family. Discuss the meaning of Thanksgiving with this fun activity.

This science fair project idea investigates the difference in reaction times between boys and girls.

The goal of this science fair project is to discover the science behind carbonated soft drinks and apply this knowledge to create a new one.

Everyone needs to stay warm during the cold winter months, including your cup of cocoa! This mug cozy will do the trick.

Send your child on an online hunt where he will practice working with search engines and use his reading comprehension skills to find specific information.

Have your kid determine if a goldfish can be conditioned to expect food the same way Pavlov's dogs did with this fascinating science fair project.

Frog cupcakes make the perfect treat for kids who love their amphibians.

Keep your boiled breakfast egg cozy and warm on Easter morning with a bright chick egg topper. This craft can also double as a puppet!