5th Grade Math Activities : Page 2

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.

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

Kids will learn how to measure the viscosity of liquids by making their own homemade viscometer in this great science fair project idea.

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

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.

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

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

Science fair project that compares the freezing temperature of salt water and freshwater in order to learn about supercooling and condensation nuclei.

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

In this activity, your child will get a review of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using classic domino pieces.

Science fair project idea which teaches you how to make butter by separating cream into butter and buttermilk.

Here's an activity that will get your child's attention with a back-to-school shopping spree. He'll use decimal skills to add, subtract, multiply, and divide!

Make math fun and easy with this activity that challenges your child to use their addition and multiplication skills to win a race!

Here's an enjoyable at-home activity that gives your child step-by-step practice identifying the important parts of an article and organizing his ideas.

This St. Patrick's day, stretch your child's social studies and math skills with this fun, cooperative learning game.

This simple experiment serves as an introduction to the greenhouse effect.

Science fair project which simulates the global conveyor belts on a small scale, and observes the effects of wind, density and temperature on water movement.

Is horse manure a possible energy source in a crisis? Use calorimetry to find out how much energy horse manure can produce in this science fair project.

This activity will further your child's ability to interpret graphs and apply math skills in a real-world situation.

This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!

Science fair project that examines how temperature affects density and how density in turn affects the behavior of helium gas.

What is the hydrologic cycle and how does it work? Check out this fun and easy science project where you will model and learn about Earth's water cycle!

This science fair project idea explores whether factors such as temperature and concentration affect the pH of a solution.

Got a kid who loves fashion? Help her develop her own unique style with this tie-dye project using natural dyes.

Turn any sunny summer day into a fun and special occasion by having a watermelon seed spitting contest!

Toss playing cards into boxes while you practice addition and multiplication with decimals in this fun, fifth grade math game.

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

If it's Easter, it must be time for egg hunts. But we have to admit, most kids would rather take a bite out of a yummy cupcake than a hard-boiled egg.

Explore the math concept of probability with your fifth grader on "lucky" St. Patrick's day this year!

Any time is the perfect time to whip up a delicious batch of fluffy pumpkin cookies.