5th Grade Activities : Page 8

This science fair project demonstrates the magic of arches by challenging students to stack telephone books on top of eggs without breaking them.

Check out this dice game perfect for teaching your savvy kid the fundamentals of probability.

Teach your child some scientific basics as you explore the densities of various liquids in this fun experiment.

This experiment uses a yeast solution, liquid detergent, and hydrogen peroxide to produce an exciting reaction like no other!

This science fair project idea identifies trees using a dichotomous key.

Your kid can learn about the process of making frozen yogurt and enjoy a homemade, flavorful dessert. Experiment with this fun, chilly food!

In this activity, learners will discover how to make a basic water filtration system using common materials found around the house or outside.

This science fair project idea explores whether mint, known for its âcooling sensationâ really does lower temperatures.

Here's a cheat sheet to help break down words in order to find their meaning.

Examine the effect of pressure on carbonation in soda.

This science fair project idea studies which brand of wintergreen candy produces the most sparks in the dark.

In this science fair project, we learn how air molecules move as a result of density, convection, and air currents.

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

In this Bernoulli's Principle experiment, you'll learn how an increase in the speed of a fluid, like air, decreases pressure.

Science fair project that examines the different types of precipitation, evaluates the density of snow and calculates the ratio of snow-to-liquid.

Check out this cool science fair project idea to explore which other common animals besides scorpions glow under a UV Black light.

One way to "trick" your child into getting extra practice with one-step equations is to play a variation of the classic game, tic tac toe.

Encourage your child to explore color and its mood-altering effects by creating his own self portrait using only warm or cool colors.

Learn about landscape painting—and artist Grandma Moses—in this engaging watercolor activity!

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

Science fair project that examines how to grow bacteria in a controlled setting, using simple materials from around the home.

Teach children how to upcycle dried-out markers with this homemade paint-making activity!

Make some easy homemade yogurt with your young scientist, and see what a few 'live' bacteria can do in the right conditions!

In this activity, your child will make her own "quicksand" to better understand how a substance can be both fluid and solid at the same time.

Based on the concept of water's "freezing point," this activity entails the lowering of water's freezing point to chill ice cream!

Make this African collar necklace for a lesson in crafting and African culture.

Skip store-bought jewelry and show your stylish kid how to make her own beaded bracelets.

This science fair project idea explores substances that cause a bubble to last longer.

In this science experiment, your child will test the strength of hollow structures in order to understand how strong bird bones really are.

Find out whether matte or shiny nail polish lasts longer.