5th - 7th Grade Activities : Page 18

Find out whether matte or shiny nail polish lasts longer.

Find out whether putting something on top of a plant will inhibit its growth.

Science fair project in which you will attempt to throw a ball the greatest horizontal distance possible by using different angles.

Here's an interactive, fast-paced game that will make your fifth grader feel more comfortable with simple equations.

This project investigates the affect of storage temperature on microwave popcorn.

Celebrate autumn by making a beautiful pastel art piece with corn as its theme.

This project explores ways to prevent static electrical shocks.

Use Martin Luther King, Jr's historical "I Have a Dream Speech" to inspire your child to write down her own dreams.

The purpose of this science fair project is to demonstrate how yeast, a fungus, causes bread to rise.

The special people in your life deserve a special card! Have your kid make a 3-D flower card that will let a loved ones know how much he appreciates them.

Using aluminum is a great way to recycle and make some shiny ornaments borrowing from this traditional Mexican art form. Here's an easy kids' activity!

There's more to corn than the sweet yellow kernels. This easy craft project shows you and your kid how to make pretty corn husk flowers using just a few tools.

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!

This experiment has students record rat behavior to learn about the benefits of rats and research rat myths throughout history.

Want to make Halloween truly eerie? Science to the rescue! These ghouly hands come alive with a little help from simple chemistry.

The goal of this science fair project is to analyze differences between the taste and texture of frozen and fresh food.

A DIY diffuser is a budget-friendly item that will add a pleasant fragrance to your home. Make a DIY diffuser with your child for great Valentine's Day gift.

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.

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 visualize their goals for the new year by creating a self-portrait that represents all of the amazing things they have done and hope to do.

Create a tornado vortex in your kitchen in this 5th grade science experiment. All you need are two plastic bottles, duct tape, and a metal washer to begin.

In this experiment, students will discover how heat and pressure turn clay into slate, phyllite, and finally schist.

Encourage your child to explore color and its mood-altering effects by creating his own self portrait using only warm or cool colors.

Learn about landscape painting—and artist Grandma Moses—in this engaging watercolor activity!

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the basic principles of air pressure using simple materials like a balloon, straw and string.

Collect meteorite dust with a magnet in your very own backyard! The objective of this science fair project is to gather meteorite dust to study outer space.

Put old, worn-out picture books to work by constructing a book birdhouse, perfect for welcoming spring.

Learn about the power of exponents. The objective of this science fair project is to explore and understand how exponents are used.

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

Textbook studying doesn't have to be a slog. Here's an at-home activity for before your middle-schooler begins those end-of-the-chapter review questions.