5th Grade Math Activities : Page 3

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!

You've heard the expression "burn rubber" but do you know how heat affects rubber? Examine the impact of temperature on rubber in this fun science experiment.

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!

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

This experiment examines whether storing your orange juice at different temperatures affects its acidity.

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!

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos by baking pan de muerto. In this 5th-6th grade activity, your child will explore another culture while learning about baking.

Instead of loading up on mayonnaise based potato salad, your child can whip up something healthier: German potato salad!

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

Dive into the world of cooking oil and smoke points to discover just how fast some oils start smoking.

This science fair project idea explores whether boiling and freezing water will have an effect on how much it weighs.

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

Increase your child's confidence in interpreting bar graphs and throw a little candy into the mix to sweeten the learning process.

Make this delectable custard, meringue, and graham cracker pie will give your fifth grader practice with measurement and get him interested in the kitchen.

Use a recycling project to hone your childâs sewing skills and clean up her art supplies when she turns the leg of an old pair of jeans into a storage basket.

Use this great no-bake recipe to save energy and keep cool.

Find out whether cast iron or regular teflon pans heat up faster and also retain their heat longer.

The crust is fun for kids to mix and roll out, and the filling overflows with vitamin and anti-oxidant packed berries!