5th and 6th Grade Activities : Page 14

Help your child put a new spin on her favorite myth by turning it into a mad lib! Guaranteed to bring the giggles, this fun activity also packs in the learning.

Science fair project which tests various sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks to find out whether one rock family is stronger than the others.

Honor dad's fatherly achievements with a handmade plaque for a job well done!

Dive into U.S. colonial history by making a simple bottle gourd water cooler, crafted by colonists of Roanoke Island in the 16th century.

This science fair project idea examines whether boys and girls differ in reflexes.

Challenge your kid to use his knowledge about percentages in this fun game. Just roll the dice and race to calculate the percentage.

This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!

Recycle paper and old magazines with this art project that creates a great tool for artists: a color wheel!

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.

To pay tribute to the ancient Mexican art of mosaics, your child can craft a colorful mosaic using old magazines, a paper plate and lots of imagination.

If you are looking for a special way to celebrate dad on his day, help your little one to design a creative letter photo collage.

Help your fifth grader create an art card that celebrates the enduring values of Passover.

Science fair project that examines how temperature affects density and how density in turn affects the behavior of helium gas.

Celebrate the life and work of Dr. King by making a timeline of some major events during his life and the Civil Rights Movement.

Here's a pumpkin nut bread recipe that makes for a wonderful project on a crisp autumn afternoon.

To celebrate black history month, use this matching quiz to help your kid demonstrate their knowledge of famous African-Americans.

Making gift bags for a Halloween party or tricker-treaters is a great way for your child to learn a bit about geometry and origami!

Bring together science and style with this sweet homemade lip balm project.

What is the hydrologic cycle and how does it work? Check out this fun and easy science project where you will model and learn about Earth's water cycle!

In this game, players will learn interesting facts about animal adaption and practice them using a fun matching card game!

This science fair project idea examines whether adding gelatin causes a solid to have a higher melting point and/or melt slower.

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

Make a sweet, budget-friendly treat for your loved ones with these trick-or-treat lollipops.

In this plant habitats activity, children play the role of an ecologist and take surveys of different areas to discover the best habitat for dandelions.

In this science fair project, students use the streak test to tell minerals apart from each other.

Wonder why bugs always fly around your lights at night? This experiment determines whether insects are attracted to the heat or the light.

This science project encourages students to investigate the Mozart Effect, the idea that classical music promotes learning.

Pureed ripe peaches, vanilla yogurt, agave nectar, and juicy chunks of peach come together to form a refreshing pop that hits the spot on a hot summer day.

In this activity, your child will explore the difference between boredom and curiosity in building greater attentiveness and happiness in the present moment.

In this popcorn experiment, students can explore how two things made out of the same material can have very different appearances and densities.