5th Grade Activities : Page 26

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

Find out whether putting something on top of a plant will inhibit its growth.

April showers may bring May flowers, but your child can preserve the beauty of spring's bounty all year long with this simple craft project!

Here are three activities you can do at home and around town to bring algebra into your daily lives.

Find out which kind of bubble wrap fares best when put in impact.

This science fair project idea explores plant growth from a bulb, root, and a stem and investigates asexual plant reproduction.

Children take inspiration from Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai to write their own blog listicle on a topic of their choosing.

In this activity, your kid will watch coal turn into crystals right before her very eyes, and learn some science along the way!

This refreshing salad is tasty and chock full of fresh veggies! Your child will hone her slicing skills as she makes this delicious dish.

Perk up your front porch with this hanging vase craft, perfect for spring and for getting kids outdoors!

Science fair project that develops latent fingerprints on a non-porous objects by converting superglue from a solid state to a gaseous state.

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.

Invite your fifth grader to design a fleet of miniature paddle boats to race in the family bathtub.

This science fair project idea examines whether boys and girls differ in reflexes.

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

Create a dramatic, elegant line drawing of a pumpkin in this white-on-black Halloween art project. 

Celebrate the holidays by making farolitos, paper lanterns with elaborate designs and historical roots.

Write a poem with a twist! Your child can write a poem that also has a secret sentence hidden within the words of the poem.

Get inspired by nature and use recycled materials to create unforgettable pencil holders in time for the back to school season.

This experiment has students record rat behavior to learn about the benefits of rats and research rat myths throughout history.

Science fair project that determines whether tapping a pomegranate with a spoon helps it release its seeds.

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

Instead of giving friends and family a store bought fruitcake you can make your own this year with your favorite ingredients!

Here's a simple, fun activity which will save you time and reinforce your child's math skills along the way.

In Muslim culture, Ramadan is a month long celebration dedicated to purifying the soul. Enjoy a delicious snack, and learn more about this holiday!

Thanksgiving dinner can be filled with fun and memorable interactions between family members. This holiday, why not memorialize some of those details and events with a family poem? You can create a lasting memory in the form of a poem with contributions f

Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?

Looking for a way to channel your spring fever? Create a beautiful spring centerpiece with your child!

In this activity, your child will watch a video about empathy and practice speaking to someone with empathy. They will also discuss how empathy supports living in a community with others.

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