5th and 6th Grade Activities : Page 18

Make environmentally friendly, chemical-free toothpaste using one of the most common, inexpensive pantry staples in the American kitchen: baking soda.

If your fifth grader has a voracious appetite for reading, she'll be surprised to see many books she has devoured. Show her how to make a "100 Books" chart!

This experiment explores whether reading text on a computer screen or type on paper leads to better retention of the information read.

Does your middle school teenager have good reflexes? Gauge his reaction time in this science and math activity that requires only a yardstick and a friend.

Science fair project that teaches you about chemical indicators and how to make your own in order to identify various mystery solutions.

Young artists will combine two animals into one in this imaginative art-project-slash-game!

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!

Any time is the perfect time to whip up a delicious batch of fluffy pumpkin cookies.

In this science fair projects, students will grow out the bacteria that collect on air conditioner filters.

Your middle schooler will receive a boost in his creative writing skills and reflect on the importance of Christmas as he rewrites the Charles Dickens classic.

By using static electricity generated from their body, a child can cause a small fluorescent lamp bulb to light up!

How can your child learn about nations during the Olympics? By adopting 5 teams as his own! Here's how.

It's food. It's Thanksgiving tradition. And guess what: Cranberry Sauce is also science! Try our simple recipe/experiment.

Help your child create a piece of spring art by shaking up the traditional silhouette art form with a colorful collage background and vibrant spring color.

Did you know cooking supports your child in learning complex math skills? Reinforce your child's measurement and problem solving skills by whipping up some healthy sweet potatoes for a dinner side dish!

Turn all those broken bits of plates, random buttons, or other odds and ends into a lovely flower pot for Mom on Mother's Day.

Show your kid how to put a new spin on an old classic with this fun party game.

Car cluttered with old maps now that you've adopted GPS technology? Upcycle them in this fun geography craft.

Say goodbye to lost bookmarks with the flower bookmark that knows how to hold on tight!

In this activity, your kid will watch coal turn into crystals right before her very eyes, and learn some science along the way!

This easy strawberry banana smoothie is a healthy treat for kids. Make an easy strawberry banana smoothie for your child for a heart-healthy Valentine's Day.

Turn an empty cereal box into a teacher appreciation card in this eco-friendly craft project! 

Make a creative Father's Day art card to celebrate your family's beloved guy!

Illustrate the importance of bicycle safety in this simple 5th grade science experiment. All you need to start are an egg, a Styrofoam ball, and rubber bands.

Make hand-painted stemware to give away as a gift in this unique arts and crafts activity.

Show your fifth grader how to make this fun vinyl robot to spruce up her walls. Itâs quick to construct and easy to remove or transfer from wall to wall.

Get inspired by nature and use recycled materials to create unforgettable pencil holders in time for the back to school season.

Help your fourth grade scientist practice measurement, and make a scrumptious, healthy summer cheesecake in the process!

This science fair project idea explores how far the âdanger zoneâ is from different types of caution signs.

What is biodiversity? Kids will study different areas of their backyards to see which is the most diverse to learn about biodiversity and random sampling.