5th Grade Activities : Page 24

Nothing says fall like pumpkin soup, but it's also really good for you, with high amounts of fiber, iron, zinc and free radical busting antioxidants.

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

Inspire your fifth grader to explore a new culture and determine her New Year's fortune by playing this German wax dripping game.

This science fair project idea investigates how optical distances change the apparent size of an object as seen through a magnifying lens.

Your child can create a string wrapped headband to hold her hair back during the hot summer. Plus, it will re-purpose left over bits of string and thread!

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

Science fair project in which you will start a fire from scratch without using matches or a lighter.

What is biodiversity? Kids will study different areas of their backyards to see which is the most diverse to learn about biodiversity and random sampling.

Have your child make a holiday scarf with inexpensive materials, no sewing required!

Let your child show off his culinary prowess as he whips up this nutritious and delicious salmon recipe!

Sneak some vitamin-packed greens into your homemade popsicles for a frozen summer treat thatâs both delicious and nutritious

This entertaining magic trick will 'trick' kids into using math skill to impress their friends!

Create cake pops in shaped like eyeballs in this extra sweet, gross-out Halloween baking activity!

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

Children will reflect on the importance of performing acts of kindness for the Earth, hear a story about easy ways they can care for the Earth, and set goals to conserve more in their everyday lives.

This writing activity help give your child ideas for personal essays, important thoughts, and positive feelings throughout the holiday season.

Spark your child's interest in current events by encouraging them to write a letter to the U.S. president.

Help your child honor her grandpa this Father's Day by creating an original photo essay just for him.

Nothing warms a wintry afternoon like a warm bowl of soup - especially when it's homemade!

Here's an activity that has your teenager or child upcycling empty cereal boxes to create a handy, one-of-a-kind notebook holder to keep her space organized.

Everyone needs to stay warm during the cold winter months, including your cup of cocoa! This mug cozy will do the trick.

Forget mass-produced, store bought holiday ornaments. Your fifth grader can usher in the holidays by making his own homemade marbled Christmas balls!

Science fair project that compares the ecology of different soil samples by identifying which sample has the most invertebrates living in it.

Teach your child how to accessorize the environmental way!

In this activity students first send kindness to themselves and then they send it to others.

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.

Firefly flash tag is a great way to get your kids outdoors and running around during the dog days (or nights) of summer.

Introduce your budding chef to a traditional Irish dish this St. Patrick's Day by making Irish lamb stew, a fantastic one-pot meal the whole family can enjoy.

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

The objective of this science fair project is to experiment with balancing everyday objects and observing the the effects of gravity on materials.