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.

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

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!

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

Science fair project in which you will examine how crystals are formed by creating your own crystal using charcoal briquettes, salt, and ammonia.

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

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

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

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!

Check out this cool science fair project idea to explore the risk of mechanical deterioration of artifacts placed in a storage box due to mold outbreaks.

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

Little scientists will make inferences about hearing loss, pitch, and frequency in this great science fair idea that puts the human ear to the test.

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.

Teach your fifth grader an important math concept with this quick and simple activity that shows them how to divide whole numbers by fractions.

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

Making metric conversions is a difficult concept to master. Get in some extra practice by playing this Tic-Tac-Toe game with your learner.

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

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

Here's a fun, geometric puzzle activity that will capture your child's interest and strengthen his number awareness and graphing skills.

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

Competitors go head-to-head only this time it's a race to figure out the lowest common multiple of two numbers; an important step to working with fractions!

Does your fifth grader need a study buddy for geometry? Forget about a tutor. Help him make his own geometry dictionary!

Practice math and social studies skills with this fun game based on the Battle of Lexington and Concord.

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

Young physicists will wrestle with a discrepant event: the Hammer Ruler Trick. They'll make some inferences about torque, balance, and center of gravity.

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.

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

Here's an interactive, fast-paced game that will make your fifth grader feel more comfortable with simple equations.