5th and 6th Grade Activities : Page 24

You've heard the expression "burn rubber" but do you know how heat affects rubber? Examine the impact of temperature on rubber in this fun science experiment.

In this activity, your child will practice taking on the perspective of others and will generate ideas for conflict resolution at home.

This activity challenges your student to use spatial reasoning and computational thinking to program multiple robots.

Create a silhouetted Halloween candle holder with this upcycled activity!

Here's a hands-on activity that helps your child understand the concept of "circumference."

Give your daughter a neat project to hold the earrings or other small items that are taking over her dresser top.

The objective of this science fair project is to set up a compost bin to convert food scraps and organic waste.

Try turning the evening ritual of asking about your kid's school day into a challenging game that consists of twenty questions.

This science fair project uses paper chromatography to investigate whether black, brown, orange, and purple are pure colors or mixtures of other colors.

Is your fifth grader trying overnight camp this summer? If so, prepare your child for writing a letter home with this activity!

Your child can transform a triangle of felt into a colorful and motivating pennant sharing all her favorite characteristics and traits.

Nothing says Father's Day like a brand new necktie. Much tastier than fabric ties, these sweet baked versions are the perfect gift for Dad.

Using simple materials found around your home, you can reinforce the static electricity concept by helping your child build a simple device with zapping power!

Cook up a batch of monster blood this Halloween to add gory details to vampires, zombies, werewolves and more.

Helping your child write their own "Thanksgiving Proclamation" can help them grasp the spirit of the day, and develop more of an attitude of gratitude.

Science fair project which examines the relationship between frequency of spider web vibration and spider's response time.

Merge the excitement of basketball tournaments with students’ excitement about books! This activity gives kids a chance to read and form opinions about the books.

Fashion forward kids get a chance to unleash their inner designer by creating their own fabric-embellished shoes in this teen arts and crafts activity.

Crusted with gluten free Panko breadcrumbs and crushed pecans, this baked chicken is crunchy, tasty, and nutritious.

Children reflect on ways they have cared for themselves, others, and the Earth before building a garden to share beauty with others in their community.

Is your child an amateur origami master? Reach the next stage of paper folding genius with this origami heart!

Part food craft, part witchcraft, this is a yummy delight your middle schooler will want to make à and eat!

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

When you're studying the Mayflower, numbers can be an important part of the history...and a great chance to practice elementary math!

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!

Inspire your fifth grader to explore a new culture and determine her New Year's fortune by playing this German wax dripping game.

Ant behavior is closely related to light intensity. This free science fair project idea examines how fast ants dig when they are exposed to to light and dark.

In Muslim culture, Ramadan is a month long celebration dedicated to purifying the soul. Enjoy a delicious snack, and learn more about this holiday!

Science fair project that uses muriatic acid to develop fingerprints that would otherwise be invisible.

For a fun activity that takes the dull out of decimals, show you child how to gain a better understanding of decimals...as dollar amounts!