5th - 7th Grade Activities : Page 24

Help your fifth grader embrace the roots--literally--of Mother's Day by growing carnations to honor mothers in you family's history.

Write a poem with a twist! Your child can write a poem that also has a secret sentence hidden within the words of the poem.

This gluten free stuffing matches the distinctive nuttiness of quinoa with the tart sweetness of dried cherries.

Have your kid create his own service ribbons and then write a fictional story about someone in the military who was awarded the service ribbons.

Your fifth grader will love dreaming up special fortunes and embedding them in mouthwatering cupcakes for friends and family.

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

This fun science fair project idea helps students learn how acid rains are formed and explore how acid rain damages the environment.

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

The purpose of this study is to determine if people can tell the difference between organic and conventional food from looking at, smelling and tasting it.

This fun science project helps to investigate how much water can a plant take up and release in a certain period of time through the process of transpiration.

Give your kid the opportunity to experiment with color combinations, and how the tape is applied as they make special cards for friends and family.

Honor dad's fatherly achievements with a handmade plaque for a job well done!

Is your child a nature nut with an eye for creative, green-friendly projects? Introduce them to this amazing DIY bird feeder!

Conduct a simple science experiment to see if flowers from your garden pass the acid-base indicator test with this exciting chemistry activity.

Chocolate dipped candy canes make an elegant and delicious Christmas treat that your fifth grader can make. Make chocolate dipped candy canes with your child.

Here's an activity to help your child manage their nonfiction reading by focusing on the most important elements of what she's read.

Make learning how to calculate surface area easy and fun using this simple hands-on approach.

Dive into U.S. colonial history by making a simple bottle gourd water cooler, crafted by colonists of Roanoke Island in the 16th century.

One way to "trick" your child into getting extra practice with one-step equations is to play a variation of the classic game, tic tac toe.

Serve this seasonal carrot salad at Easter brunch this year, and it just might hop onto your family's list of healthy favorites.

Combine your creative fifth grader's love of nature, art and poetry with leaf printing!

In this fun experiment, learn about brand awareness and the influence of media on children by testing logo recognition in different age groups.

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!

Mummy chic or rag-tag retro? Catch the oldest trend in bandaged jewelry!

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.

Use this simple and versatile sauce in pasta, sandwiches, or atop baked chicken.

Next time your fifth grader's in the mood for a tasty treat, try whipping up some homemade drop scones!

Test your kid's knowledge of presidents one through forty-four with this fun and educational matching game!

Raspberry hot chocolate is a sweat treat for your young valentine. Pink and delicious, this raspberry hot chocolate makes the perfect Valentine's Day drink.

Similar to fried rice, this quick fix scramble uses leftover quinoa and vegetables.