5th Grade Activities : Page 13

This science experiment tests if dog saliva can really help heal wounds.

Check out this science project idea to compare organic produce to non-organic produce and how preservatives in food extend the shelf life of goods.

Being a kid is hard work. Soothe stresses and calm fears with this DIY Zen garden -- all you need is sand, stones and a shoebox.

To pay tribute to the ancient Mexican art of mosaics, your child can craft a colorful mosaic using old magazines, a paper plate and lots of imagination.

This science fair project demonstrates the principles of reflection through simple experiments involving mirrors and light.

In this fun project, use a memory game to test various age groups and determine whether aging directly affects short-term memory loss.

Introduce your fifth grader (and friends) to a unique Jewish tradition by paying homage to the Maccabiah games by engaging them in their own makeshift games!

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.

Magnets vary in strength. Have your young scientist figure out which kind of magnet is the strongest when you have him conduct this attractive experiment.

You've heard all about oil spills, but can they really be that bad? After all, vegetable oil is in almost every yummy baking good from cookies to brownies.

Make an elegant Mother's Day card to celebrate the love and work in raising kids.

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.

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.

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

This science fair project examines which fruits and/or vegetables will ripen prematurely when placed with ripe apples.

There's nothing like some Valentine's Day charms to give you a dose of luck on this romantic day!

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

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.

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.

If you can make a list, you can write a poem! Get your child to practice their writing and expression with a list poem.

Let your fourth grader contribute to your 4th of July picnic with this creative caddy craft project.

Kids will learn about insulation, heat conduction, and the economic benefits of energy efficient windows in this cool science fair project.

This science fair project idea explores how the shape of a boat affects its density and how much weight it can float.

Create a sun-shaped summer words chart in this DIY craft activity!

Sick of the same old arts and crafts projects? Try a new kind of art--string art!

Sweet potatoes lend a creamy texture and peppery seasoning gives a spicy kick in this fall hash recipe.

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.

Transform ordinary metal paper clips into wearable jewelry by adding beads and linking the clips together.

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

Are you looking for a fun game that will keep your child on his toes? Try introducing him to Water Tag.