5th and 6th Grade Activities : Page 28

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

Discover which fabrics shrink the most in the wash and why.

This science fair project compares the allelopathic affects of juglone, a chemical agent produced by the Black Walnut tree, on two plants.

Dress up the dining table with a sweet craft right in time for Valentine's Day.

This gumbo recipe is a yummy way to celebrate Black History Month, and get a little practice in measurement.

In this science fair project, students examine under what conditions individual plants release seeds and how far the seeds are released.

This simple illuminaria can be made for any season or holiday. It's so fun that parents and kids alike will enjoy making a new one for each special holiday!

Next time you're headed out on the road with your fourth grader, try this alphabet-geography game that the whole family can play.

In this social emotional learning activity, your child will participate in a mindfulness exercise focused on forgiveness. Then, they'll craft a Peace and Harmony Fidget Spinner to cultivate calmness.

Firefly flash tag is a great way to get your kids outdoors and running around during the dog days (or nights) of summer.

A simple science experiment exploring the physics of water pressure that's been amazing people since Medieval times.

What better way to care for the earth than to create a Call to Action plan for the entire family?

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos by baking pan de muerto. In this 5th-6th grade activity, your child will explore another culture while learning about baking.

Show your child how to concoct a simple duo of household ingredients that changes color as acids and bases are added!

Instead of loading up on mayonnaise based potato salad, your child can whip up something healthier: German potato salad!

Encourage your child to help with dinner preparations this holiday season! You can use this recipe for Christmas dinner or lunch, or for meals leading up to the holiday. This Christmas Wreath Salad recipe is simple enough for preschoolers to fifth graders

Your child's journal should be as unique as she is. Help her transform a simple notebook into a personalized piece of art.

This experiment tests which gender is better at catching how a magician performs his tricks.

In this activity, your child will design their own Best Self Journal to reflect on ways they have been their best each day.

Science fair project that compares the biodiversity of fungi in different ecosystems by identifying species of fungi.

Physical touch through tapping and hugging can be a wonderful way to regulate emotions. In this social emotional learning activity, your child will explore the power of tapping or hugging to help them calm down and relieve feelings of stress or anxiety.

Invite your fifth grader to design a fleet of miniature paddle boats to race in the family bathtub.

Explore your kitchen and create a delicious holiday fudge that your child can share with friends and family!

Here's a game your child is sure to love playing with her friends: French Cricket. Just grab a baseball bat and a tennis ball, and you're set.

Inspired by Japanese woodcuts, this make your own stamps project will be a big hit with your fifth grade or middle school child.

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

Got a kid who loves fashion? Help her develop her own unique style with this tie-dye project using natural dyes.

In this activity, your child will use two powerful questions to investigate a thought and the truth behind it. They will write and perform a skit using mindfulness and these important questions.

Help your child get creative and collect leaves of various sizes and textures that she can use to make animal art.

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.