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Science isn't ho hum anymore when it involves building catapults to teach your fifth grader about projectile motion.
Ready, Aim, Marshmallows!
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
To pay tribute to the ancient Mexican art of mosaics, your child can craft a colorful mosaic using old magazines, a paper plate and lots of imagination.
Make an Aztec Inspired Mosaic Plate
Fifth Grade
Paper & Glue Crafts
Teach your child some scientific basics as you explore the densities of various liquids in this fun experiment.
Layering Liquids: Explore Density Science
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Craft this leprechaun hat-covered jar, brimming with St. Patrick's Day charm!
Craft a Leprechaun Hat Pin Cushion!
Fifth Grade
Fabric Projects
Is your child tired of the same old fries with dinner? Invite him to bake up some tasty zucchini fries to accompany the next family meal.
Baked Zucchini Fries
Fifth Grade
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This simple illuminaria can be made for any season or holiday. It's so fun that parents and kids alike will enjoy making a new one for each special holiday!
Make a Folded Paper Illuminaria!
Fifth Grade
Paper & Glue Crafts
Kids learn about pointillism as they make their own self-portrait in the style of famed American artist Chuck Close.
Make Your Own Pointillism Self-Portrait
Fifth Grade
Painting & Drawing
Here's an experiment that will have your child experimenting with cake ingredients to learn about the chemical reactions that happen when a cake's in the oven.
Bake a Chemistry Cake
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Ever heard of phototropism? Here's a fun activity you can do at home with your kids to explore this fascinating plant adaptation.
Beanstalk in a Box
Fifth Grade
Life Science
Help your fifth grader bring the magnificent spirit of Rome to a modern day, personalized clay coin.
Make Roman Relief Coins
Fifth Grade
History
Take physical science to new extremes with this series of electrifying experiments! Create a volcano, experiment with quicksand and whip up a tornado in your own kitchen.
8 Extreme Science Experiments for Fifth Grade (8)
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Help your child understand surface tension by showing her how she can create a 'skin' on top of water.
Break the Tension: A Water Experiment
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Help your child get ready for back to school with this fun fifth grade activity, which has him creating an 'I'm Studying' door sign.
Make a "Study Time" Door Hanger
Fifth Grade
Construction & Sculpture
The next time your child decides he needs to press restart on his wardrobe, don't ship his clothes off to Goodwill so fast.
Make a Recycled Pillow Cover
Fifth Grade
Fabric Projects
If you're looking for just the right dessert to serve with your Easter dinner, try your hand at an Easter Bunny cake.
Bunny Cake
Fifth Grade
Desserts

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