5th - 7th Grade Activities : Page 28

This science fair project idea explores whether color affects a person's emotional state.

In this cool experiment, learn how to find specific gravity of minerals using liquids of different densities to see which substances and items sink and float.

Have your child make a giant red poppy out of tissue paper in remembrance of the brave soldiers who served, especially those who died serving their countries.

What can you do with hair after its cut? This science project teaches you practical uses for human hair.

Show your teen how to live green by transforming old CD cases into drawer dividers and help her get organized in the process.

What is mulch? Kids will provide soil with a wet blanket of mulch and see if that helps keep drought-stricken soil damp.

Science fair project that helps you better understand density by comparing the relative densities of cans of Coke and Diet Coke.

Let your child create a fun and easy locker blackboard out of an old cereal box!

Save money by having your tween rock these homemade jeggings, a good craft for a lazy afternoon.

In this activity, work with your child to build a chain of strengths, highlighting their individual strengths and unique abilities.

This science fair project idea determines the probability of a coin landing heads or tails.

Wondering how to help your child get a handle on prime numbers? Turn her into a prime number hunter with this hundreds chart activity.

This science fair project idea explores whether it is easier to balance on a narrow ledge or on a rope.

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

This science fair project idea investigates how the height at which a pendulum is released affects the length of time it continues.

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!

Introduce your fifth grader to the irresistible fun of string art with this letter project!

Merge the excitement of basketball tournaments with students’ excitement about books! This activity gives kids a chance to read and form opinions about the books.

Kokeshi dolls have been around since the 17th century, and now your child can recreate a piece of Japanese history and culture right at home.

Science fair project that determines whether lettuce that is harvested gradually yields more produce than lettuce that is harvested all at once.

An easy afternoon craft, this reusable heating compress is just the thing for warming cold limbs on chilly winter days.

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

Children reflect on ways they have cared for themselves, others, and the Earth before building a garden to share beauty with others in their community.

Dive into the world of cooking oil and smoke points to discover just how fast some oils start smoking.

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

Your child can create a cute basket out of felt to collect her Valentine's Day treats in or give as a gift!

Encourage your child to begin scrapbooking or journaling with a personalized book covered in Washi tape that he'll want to use all the time!

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

Let your fifth grader get in touch with this inner chef by making these delicious no-bake nanaimo bars--named after a city in Canada.

Here's a great project to get your child on the right track towards writing well thought-out proposals.