5th and 6th Grade Activities : Page 24

This fun experiment provides a concrete and visually striking illustration of photosynthesis.

This study evaluates if electronic devices commonly found in most households emit radiation, and if they do, how much?

In this activity, your child will write a poem recognizing and appreciating the beauty inherent in diversity.

Spice up a traditional watercolor painting project with magazine cutout letters that spell out your favorite poem.

El dia de los muertos (the day of the dead) is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd every year. Other Latin American countries celebrate a variation of the holiday, but it originates in Mexico and is unique to this country. These two days

This Labor Day, encourage your child to start thinking about jobs she'd like to learn more about and might consider for her future career.

This science fair project explores how osmotic pressure forces water through the root up into the plant.

All you need are pencils, paper and some scissors to get started on this easy and fun game to review astronomy information, or other types of study concepts.

How can we make healthy choices and be thoughtful in our actions? In this social emotional learning activity, your child will reflect on making tough choices and the questions to ask in order to help make healthy choices.

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

In this science fair project, students focus sunlight with a magnifying glass and trap shorter waves to melt ice.

Work on finding means and medians in this fifth grade math card game.

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

In this activity, your child will explore techniques that support patience and learn to practice mindfulness when waiting.

What is condensation? Little mad scientists will learn about condensation, states of matter, and air pressure by conducting this cool science experiment.

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

This science fair project idea studies which kind of rock (sedimentary, igneous, or metamorphic) is most damaged by frozen water.

Let these cute shamrock earrings bring the luck of the Irish to your fifth grader's ears!

Making metric conversions is a difficult concept to master. Get in some extra practice by playing this Tic-Tac-Toe game with your learner.

This science fair project idea explores whether a plastic slinky works as well as a metal slinky when walking it down the stairs.

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

A tall glass of lemonade is the perfect summer treat. Make it even better with these creative twists on classic lemonade!

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

Students explore hot desert plant adaptations in this cool science fair project by observing how these organisms prevent excessive transpiration.

What better way to show someone you love them than by telling them? This hair band craft features the American Sign Language sign for âI Love You.â

Do lefties just write different or are their brains different? This science project has students explore what it means to be left handed.

Turn snack time into a healthy ho-ho-holiday activity! Make a face that looks like a cartoon Santa using fruits. It will be a fun activity that will get your family in the holiday spirit, and spice up your snack time with healthy treats.

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

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