5th - 7th Grade Activities : Page 31

Science fair project which measures the shadow cast by a meter stick at various times in order to predict the circumference of the earth.

Bring together science and style with this sweet homemade lip balm project.

Let your aspiring poet use book titles to create a funky and visually-appealing masterpiece!

In this inspiring activity, children create and perform their very own Reader’s Theater about helping the planet!

Work on finding means and medians in this fifth grade math card game.

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

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

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.

Encourage the brain-body connection in your child with movement games. This activity will decide who’s got the better moves, throughout the ages of music!

Create a piece of public art on a movable wall. This scrap paper mosaic is made on a board that can be displayed just about anywhere.

Ant behavior is closely related to light intensity. This free science fair project idea examines how fast ants dig when they are exposed to to light and dark.

Science fair project determines relationship between number and variety of insects and spiders by collecting and counting invertebrates in a ecosystem.

Illustrate the importance of bicycle safety in this simple 5th grade science experiment. All you need to start are an egg, a Styrofoam ball, and rubber bands.

Here is a nifty science experiment using Epsom salts to make "frost" appear on a piece of glass.

In this activity, your child will take a walk outside, listen to the silence in between sounds, and draw what the experience was like for them.

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

Here's a creative and engaging activity to get your child on track with that pesky little line.

Kids conduct a simple birdseed experiment to figure out what kinds of birds live nearby in this fun science activity.

Creating a cloud of bats is a great way for your child to get familiar with the process of folding and cutting. They also make great Halloween decorations!

In this activity, your child will explore the difference between boredom and curiosity in building greater attentiveness and happiness in the present moment.

Does dough rise faster with unbleached or bleached flour? Investigate in this science fair project idea.

This science fair project idea examines how well individuals can remember a story they were told and how accurately they pass that story along.

Find out whether cast iron or regular teflon pans heat up faster and also retain their heat longer.

Judgements assumptions about others can cause disconnect in relationships and communities. In this social emotional learning activity, kids will explore how to break through assumptions and create a colorful bracelet that represents unity.

Here's a fun at-home activity that will help your child strengthen his ability to work with and interpret data in various forms.

This project explores whether nails, toothpicks, straws, or pen nibs are best for applying ink to paper.

Is your child missing a friend or family member that's away at college, far from home, or in the hospital? This cute gift box says "Wish you were here!"

In this activity, your child will reflect on how adults can learn from kids. They will watch a TED Talk presented by a 12-year-old girl about the power of young people’s ideas and teachings, and they will generate some of their own unique ideas.

Have your kid imagine that she is a TV personality who has been assigned to cover the Olympics.

Here's a review of some common (and commonly confused) grammar terms, as well as a quick activity to apply them to reading and writing.