5th and 6th Grade Activities : Page 17

The purpose of this science fair project is to demonstrate how yeast, a fungus, causes bread to rise.

Determine whether butterflies like to drink sugar water, salt water, or plain water.

examine how passive solar heating works, measure temperature in a parked car on a sunny day. ways to use passive solar heating as an alternative, energy

Let your fourth grader contribute to your 4th of July picnic with this creative caddy craft project.

Here's a tasty summer holiday treat: oatmeal chocolate chip cookie sandwiches filled with cinnamon ice cream.

In this activity, your child will get a review of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using classic domino pieces.

Pair a planetarium visit with this fun art project that mimics the look of far-off galaxies.

This science fair project idea demonstrates that light travels in straight lines and experiments with reflecting light.

Children will learn about food waste and conservation, create a poster that lets others know about the importance of food conservation, and make a plan to waste less food and consume with mindfulness.

Sick of the same old arts and crafts projects? Try a new kind of art--string art!

This science research project challenges students to think of more effective lobster farming methods.

In this version of the classic card game, students will gain an understanding of equivalents and may not even realize it's a math review!

This science project uses Mohsâ Hardness Test to show kids how to compare the hardness of different types of minerals.

You've heard all about oil spills, but can they really be that bad? After all, vegetable oil is in almost every yummy baking good from cookies to brownies.

This project examines whether playing music during class helps students learn or if it distracts students from learning.

Help your child honor her grandpa this Father's Day by creating an original photo essay just for him.

The objective this science fair project is to determine whether a bigger bag will allow a homemade hot air balloon to fly higher than smaller bag.

This project investigates the affect of storage temperature on microwave popcorn.

Science fair project that determines whether landscaping fabric impacts the ability of plants to receive water.

Let your aspiring poet use book titles to create a funky and visually-appealing masterpiece!

Find out whether matte or shiny nail polish lasts longer.

Teach your child how easy it is to make homemade pasta, infused with delicious and nutritious autumn pumpkins.

This project determines the age of a tree using a growth factor chart instead of cutting the tree down to count the rings in its base.

In this unique 5th grade arts and crafts project, your budding artist can imitate ancient rock art by creating his own petroglyphs on sandpaper with crayons.

Inspire young anthropologists with this 5th grade art project: make patterned pottery in the Anasazi style! All you need are a paper plate and markers to start.

Help your child understand surface tension by showing them how they can create a "skin" on top of water.

Science fair project that examines how yeast grows, and which conditions allow for optimal growth. What types of nutrients does yeast prefer?

Chocolate dipped candy canes make an elegant and delicious Christmas treat that your fifth grader can make. Make chocolate dipped candy canes with your child.

Make some beautiful and unique candles to light your home.

Here's an activity that will get your child's attention with a back-to-school shopping spree. He'll use decimal skills to add, subtract, multiply, and divide!