5th - 7th Grade Activities : Page 11

Many of the world's most important historical documents were written with quill pens. Have your kid make his own quill pen and put his penmanship to the test!

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

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.

The goal of this science fair project is to demonstrate different ways to generate static electricity and record its effects.

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.

Be active while learning about American history with this twist on the classic running game "Capture the Flag."

Celebrate the spirit of Dr. King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech with this meaningful and educational art project.

Here's a fun activity to show your child how to use prefixes and root words to "root out" the meaning of a word!

In this plant habitats activity, children play the role of an ecologist and take surveys of different areas to discover the best habitat for dandelions.

This experiment uses a yeast solution, liquid detergent, and hydrogen peroxide to produce an exciting reaction like no other!

This science fair project idea explores how much force is needed to move a lever at different distances from the fulcrum.

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.

In this game, players will learn interesting facts about animal adaption and practice them using a fun matching card game!

In this science fair project, you'll make a "ghost" appear in a test tube, and learn about what happens when hot water and cold water interact.

To celebrate black history month, use this matching quiz to help your kid demonstrate their knowledge of famous African-Americans.

This Pysanky egg-decorating activity is perfect for young artists. Bring a little color and creativity to any holiday with this traditional Ukrainian craft.

Here's a fun, geometric puzzle activity that will capture your child's interest and strengthen his number awareness and graphing skills.

This science fair project idea examines the reason boats are shaped and engineered.

Baked rather than fried, these sweet potato fries are a healthier alternative to classic French fries.

This costume wig is a simple craft that will result in a great item for Halloween, dress up, or pretend play. Make a yarn costume wig with your child.

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!

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

Try this winter-themed arts and crafts activity for fifth graders: make colorful woolly pompoms! All you need is yarn and stiff cardboard to get started.

Your child can re-use and re-purpose old seeds and paper into something new: decorated paper that can be planted!

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

Science fair project idea which teaches you how to make butter by separating cream into butter and buttermilk.

Breathe new life into a battered old paperback with this creative book art craft that revolves around reading!

Kids will discover the meat science behind the meat they eat, and find out how to use safe chemistry to make meat more tender.

Kids make a paperclip perform an act of magnetic levitation and test how effective various materials are at magnetic shielding in this science fair project.

Do different types of oil mix or stack? Find out in this science fair project idea!