5th Grade Activities : Page 21

Give your daughter a neat project to hold the earrings or other small items that are taking over her dresser top.

This activity will introduce your child to the four different components of blood and give him a fun way to visualize its properties.

Here's a pumpkin nut bread recipe that makes for a wonderful project on a crisp autumn afternoon.

Pretty fluttery feather earrings add a light touch to any outfit. Your child will float on air knowing she made the earrings herself.

Is your fifth grader trying overnight camp this summer? If so, prepare your child for writing a letter home with this activity!

Kids learn about pointillism as they make their own self-portrait in the style of famed American artist Chuck Close.

These kid-approved chicken strips are not only easy to make and quick cooking, they're also gluten-free.

Making gift bags for a Halloween party or tricker-treaters is a great way for your child to learn a bit about geometry and origami!

Sure, angles can be confusing. Here's a fun activity to brush up your child's knowledge of these geometry essentials.

Here's a hands-on way to help your child understand how common fractions can be equivalent.

In this experiment we will be determining whether birds prefer certain colors of seed.

This Thanksgiving cornucopia makes a great addition to any dining table because once youâre done looking at it, you can dig in and eat it!

Movement activities are crucial for developing minds and bodies. Animal movements, in particular, encourage children to think about their own body mechanics in comparison with animals they may have observed.

With a clear bottle and a few plastic straws, you can easily make a hummingbird feeder and demonstrate the effects of atmospheric pressure at the same time!

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

Help your child understand surface tension by showing them how they can create a "skin" on top of water.

For a fun activity that takes the dull out of decimals, show you child how to gain a better understanding of decimals...as dollar amounts!

This science fair project idea examines whether plants are still able to grow normally if they are turned upside-down.

Teach your fifth grader the ancient Japanese art of origami with this incredible origami balloon that uses just one piece of paper!

Your child can make a sweet and savory spinach strawberry salad; two ingredients that come together for a light and fresh summer dish!

Frisbee golf is a game that incorporates the rules of golf with the fun of frisbee. Here's how to get started with your child:

A great recipe for a Cinco de Mayo party or any fiesta, any time of the year!

In this activity, students will create a peace treaty as a class and come up with guidelines for how they will manage conflict.

The goal of this science fair project is to demonstrate different ways to generate static electricity and record its effects.

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

Science fair project which tests various sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks to find out whether one rock family is stronger than the others.

This science fair project idea provides evidence that air is everywhere and takes up space.

Science fair project that determines whether mass and weight are the same or different.

Your child can turn cookie dough into a big pile of colorful painted fall leaves ready for eating!

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.